A heated dispute has erupted within the Offinso Traditional Council, with the Asekyere Royal Family at Abofour making a passionate appeal to His Royal Majesty Otumfour Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, to intervene in a matter concerning the Offinso Manhene.
The controversy surrounds the Offinso Manhene’s decision to remove the Abusua Panyin position from the royal family and grant it to individuals outside the family.
According to the Asekyere Royal Family, the Abusua Panyin position is traditionally held by a member of the royal family.
However, the Offinso Manhene’s recent decision to strip the family of this position and award it to others has sparked widespread concern and controversy. The family believes that this move is motivated by greed and selfishness, and they are seeking the Asantehene’s intervention to resolve the matter amicably.
The Abusua Panyin, Moses Amponsah, expressed his concerns to the media, stating that the Offinso Manhene’s decision is unjust and unacceptable. “After I have done all the funeral rites for our passed Chief and Queen mother, you want to take away my position,” he lamented. Amponsah emphasized that the position of Abusua Panyin is a sacred tradition that should be preserved within the royal family.
The Asekyere Royal Family alleges that the Offinso Manhene’s actions are driven by personal interests rather than the welfare of the traditional area.
They claim that the decision to remove the Abusua Panyin position from the royal family is a clear indication of greed and selfishness. The family is urging the Asantehene to investigate the matter and restore the traditional order.
The Asekyere Royal Family is seeking the Asantehene’s intervention to resolve the chieftaincy crisis in Offinso.
They believe that Otumfour Osei Tutu II’s wisdom and authority can help to calm the situation and find a solution that is acceptable to all parties involved. The family is confident that the Asantehene’s intervention will bring peace and stability to the Offinso Traditional Area.
The dispute over the Abusua Panyin position in Offinso highlights the complexities and challenges of traditional governance in Ghana.
The Asekyere Royal Family’s appeal to the Asantehene underscores the importance of preserving traditional institutions and ensuring that they are respected and protected. It remains to be seen how the Asantehene will respond to the family’s plea and whether his intervention will bring a resolution to the crisis.
