The Feyiase Akoyem Traditional Council and the police have joined forces in search of persons believed to have fell the historic cola tree planted by Asante’s revered chief priest, Okomfo Anokye.
The tree, planted centuries ago, holds historical significance to the Asante Kingdom and serves medicinal purposes for residents living close to the sacred tree.
Known as the Okomfo Anokye Bese, the Feyiase cola tree is believed to have been felled in the middle of the night by unknown perpetrators.
The tree now lies lifeless with its stump seated deeply in the middle of the Kumasi Atonsu – Lake Bosomtwe road.
For years, this special tree which produced unique black and white nuts was not only walled to prevent intruders but protected by residents of Feyiase Akoyem, a historic Ashanti community in the Bosomtwe District.
The linguist for the Feyiase Akoyem Traditional Council, Kyeme Frimpong said “This tree wasn’t even cut down when they were constructing the dual carriage road. So we don’t know why someone would do this to us."
"This is really unfortunate. This could really spell doom for us and also the person who felled the tree,” he added.
Planted 300 years ago, the cola tree is believed to have grown after the revered chief priest, Okomfo Anokye, spat on the ground while chewing cola nut while traveling through the community.
The sacred tree is believed to contain magical powers to cure barrenness and heal people of all kinds of ailments and spiritual curses.
Traditional authorities and police have joined forces in search of the illegal loggers whose action, they say, could spell doom for Asanteman.
The Feyiase community holds some of Asante’s historic events, including their battle with the Denkyiras in the 17th century.
Meanwhile, traditional rites are being performed for pacification.
Latest Stories
-
PSG clinch Ligue 1 title after Lyon’s win over Monaco
2 hours -
Guinness Ghana sets the pace at Ghana Beverage Awards with six awards
2 hours -
Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA radio broadcasts over killings coverage
2 hours -
Nicole Kidman honoured with AFI Life Achievement Award
2 hours -
Brassier scores winner for Brest as they edge Rennes to secure European football
3 hours -
Akufo-Addo jabs Ejisu independent candidate; rubbishes allegations to rig by-election
3 hours -
‘What are the real causes of the erratic power outages?’ GUTA demands from ECG
3 hours -
Implementing ESG framework in Ghana’s energy sector for sustainability
4 hours -
CAFCC: Dreams FC exit competition after 3-0 defeat in Kumasi
4 hours -
The detrimental effects of political interference on Ghana’s electricity sustainability
4 hours -
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s appointment as running mate intimidates the NPP – Benjamin Quashie
4 hours -
Black Stars physical trainer dead
4 hours -
Bawumia to kick off nationwide campaign for Election 2024 tomorrow
4 hours -
GUTA charges ECG to provide ‘dumsor’ timetable for businesses to plan
4 hours -
Reason for training professional counsellors is to heal a hurting world – CCP president
6 hours