The Chief of Asamankese, Osabarima Adu Darko III, is urging residents, especially the indigenes of Asamankese, to remain calm and focused amid the controversy following the elevation of the Anum-Asamankese chief by the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin.

A statement signed by Nana Oppong Adease II, Gyaasehene of the area, on behalf of the Asamankesehene, clarified that the elevation of the Asamankese-Anum Chief from the status of Barima to Osabarima does not affect the stool land boundaries as established by tradition, custom, and law in any way.

"We have taken note of the decision by His Majesty regarding the elevation of the Asamankese-Anum stool, and the subsequent tension and disquiet it has generated in the Asamankese Township and villages".

"This elevation does not affect the stool lands boundaries as established by traditions customs and law in anyway, neither does the elevation convey nor cede any portion of the Asamankese stool lands to anybody as being speculated in certain quarters of Asamankese. Asamankese remains one unitary town fully committed to the development agenda of Osagyefo His Majesty," parts of the statement read.

Reports indicate tension and uneasy calm in Asamankese, Eastern Region, following the recent elevation of the Asamankese-Anum Chief by the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin.

The promotion of Barima Essah Kwesi Mensah, a settler chief, to the status of Osabarima—equivalent to the Asamankese Chief, Osabarima Adu Darko III—has sparked controversy and concern within the community.

Residents view this move as an attempt to undermine the authority of the Asamankese Chief.

They accuse the Okyenhene of acting unilaterally to satisfy personal desires without considering the potential for long-term conflict and tension among the local populace.

The indigenes have called on Nananom to address the matter proactively, warning that history will judge them harshly if they remain passive.

Find full statement below: