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Berekum Traditional Council Debunks Claims Of Successful Candidate to Occupy the Berekum Paramount Seat. The Acting Traditional Council President of Berekum Traditional Area of the Bono region, Osaberima Yeboah Dartey on Tuesday 19th August, 2025 has debunked a media publication by GhanaWeb on 18th August, 2025 claiming that the Chief of Senase and the Kontihene of Berekum, Osahene Asoma Agyeman Sabi II that, the traditional council has followed the due process in the selection of a successful and rightful candidate to be outdoor soon to occupy the paramount seat of Berekum Traditional Area after the demise of the late paramount Chief Omanhene Dasebre Dr. Amankona Diewuo II. At a media engagement, Osaberima Yeboah Dartey stated emphatically that, no one has been rightfully selected or approved by the traditional council as the next person to occupy the paramouncy since the whole processes are being deliberated upon at the Manhyia Palace by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.  He therefore appeal...

Manhyia Palace Officially Announced The Passing of Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Konadu Yiadom III. Manhyia Palace has officially confirmed and announced the death of Asantehemaa by Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during a meeting of the Asanteman Council today Monday 11th August, 2025 at the Manhyia Palace. Nana Konadu Yiadom III passed away at the age of 98. She was enstooled on February 6, 2017, and was publicly outdoored on May 6, 2017.  She died on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Her one week observation and celebration has been scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2025. Nana Konadu Yiadom III was the 14th Asantehemaa.  She succeeded her mother, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, who ruled from 1977 until her death on November 15, 2016, at the age of 109. NUMBER OF ASANTE AHEMAA THAT HAS COME FROM 1695 TILL DATE 2025.  Nana Nyarko Kusi Amoa   - 1695-1722 (27years) Nana Nkatia Ntim Abamo  - 1722-1740 (18years) Nana Akua Afriyie            ...

Begoro Welcomes New Chief, Daasebre Mireku Afari II, with Hopes for Development. A new chapter has begun for the people of Begoro as Daasebre Mireku Afari II, was officially introduced as their new Begorohene, Fanteakwahene and the Okyeman Benkumhene in a significant ceremony witnessed by prominent figures of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council. The event, held in Begoro, marks the end of a period without a substantive chief and ushers in an era of anticipated progress and unity. The enstoolment of Daasebre Mireku Afari II carries significant weight, elevating him to the third most senior position within the esteemed Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council. As the Okyeman Benkumhene, he will play a vital role in the administration of the state, serving as a key figure in leadership, particularly in the absence of the Krontihene and Omanhene. The citizens of Begoro have warmly embraced their new leader, expressing strong confidence in his ability to serve with dedication. Speaking to Alric2...

Paramount Chief of Sunyani, Odeefour Ogyamansan Boahen Korkor II Condemns Unwarrated Actions Against his Paramouncy. Ladies and gentlemen, On Sunday, April 20, 2025, we celebrated the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. I wish you all a happy belated Easter and long life to Nananom and our ancestors in the Sunyani Traditional Area. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you for making my welcome ceremony (AKWAABA) on April 17, 2025, a colorful and memorable occasion. Upon my return from the United States, I have received several calls and complaints regarding illegal activities occurring in our town, which deeply saddens me.  By the grace of God and my ancestors, the Sunyani Traditional Area is under my stewardship, and I share this responsibility with no one. My duty is to hold our traditions in trust for both our ancestors and future generations. I am answerable only to them and to Nananom, who are my lieutenants. At a press conferece, he said, I am not an autocratic leade...

Osagyefo Oseadeayo Dr. Agyeman Badu II Celebrates 25 Years of Leadership with Kwafie Festival 2024. The Dormaahene and President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeayo Dr. Agyeman Badu II, has marked a significant milestone in his leadership journey, celebrating 25 years on the stool. This momentous occasion was commemorated with the Kwafie Festival 2024, which featured a grand durbar attended by chiefs from various regions in Ghana and neighboring countries. During his speech, Osagyefo Oseadeayo Dr. Agyeman Badu II expressed his heartfelt gratitude to God Almighty, the Dormaa kingmakers, and the people of Dormaa. He acknowledged that without their support, he would not have risen from being a young lawyer and magistrate to his current position of leadership. The Dormaahene emphasized the importance of serving God Almighty, regardless of one's religious affiliation. He urged his audience to prioritize their service to God, recognizing that no leader can claim to b...

Kwahuhene Debunks Destoolment Allegation Against Him. Source: Alrich24newsgh.blogspot.com 

Stop paying bribes to influencers to tarnish Komfo Baffour Gyau image. Akakpo Agodji 'Kakai', former Chief Executive Producer of Ken City Media Limited, Ashh FM, has send a strong warning to some Ashanti Region Akomfour - Soothsayers (Priest) who have been given bribe to Social media influencers to tarnish the image of young and energetic Komfo Baffour Gyau. A month ago, Baffour Gyau gods bonsam Kwakuo handcuffed a witch in Babiani Abofrem, which went viral on social media and has been the topic of discussion since. Following the development, 'Some senior Akomfour has given some social media influencers thousand Ghana cedis(GHC 1,000) to tarnish the image of young komfour Baffour Gyau', Akakpo (Bosomfour Atta ) on Nationalist TV. Ekuonaba TV on YouTube and one lady on tiktok started the damage control  The gods Asante Nkae, Bonsam Kwakuo, Teiku ampa, and Kwaku Abrantie have made Baffour Gyau popular on social media after the gods handcuffed the witch. 'Those Akomfou...

Asuntene-watchman Traditional Area Gets New Sub-Chiefs. The Chief of Asuntene-Watchman traditional area in the Bono Region, Nana Yeboah Asiamah, has installed new Sub-Chiefs to cooperate with him to develop Asuntene community. A ceremony was held at the Asuntene-watchman durbar grounds to initiate a sixteen sub-Chiefs and queens from various divisions in the community. The sixteen divisional chiefs and queens successfully went through the various traditional rites to confirm them traditionally, swore the oath of allegiance and officially accepted as members of Asuntene-watchman traditional area on 14th October, 2024. The newly insatlled sub chiefs and queens are: Nana Okyere Darko Ampem-(Krontihene) and Nana Ekua Kyerekuaa Ampem-(Krontihemaa), Nana Kwabena Boahen Anantuo-(Nifahene) and Nana Nyarko Abronoma-(Nifahemaa), Nana Yiadom Adakwa-(Adontenhene) and Nana Akua Abrefi-(Adontenhemaa), Nana Mensah Abrampa (Kyidomhen and Nana Gyamaa Krotwi-(Kyidomhemaa), Nana Tetteh Korletey-(Sanahene...

Nkoranza Traditional Council Opposes Mo Traditional Area's Yam Festival Celebration in Kintampo. Nana Awiti Kuffuor II, Kintampo Hene, has expressed strong opposition to the planned celebration of the Yam festival by the Omanhene of Mo traditional area, Nana Kwaku Danquah III, in Kintampo, Bono East Region. At a press conference held on 25th September, 2024, Nana Awiti Kuffuor II stated that the celebration, scheduled for October 4th to 6th, 2024, contravene traditional and customary practices. "The 1924 Gold Coast Chieftaincy List clearly indicates that Kintampo is not a Mo town, and we cannot allow this breach of tradition", he emphasized. Watch Video Play now: The Nkoranza Traditional Council has served the Omanhene of Mo with an injunction to halt the celebration. Nana Awiti Kuffuor II warned that any government official, traditional leader, or person of high repute attending the festival would be considered joining the suit for contempt. He clarified that the opposit...

OFFINSO TRADITIONAL COUNCIL INSTALLS A NEW QUEEN MOTHER FOLLOWING AN EIGHT-MONTH PROCESS. The Offinso traditional council officially inaugurated a new queen mother on Monday, September 2, 2024. Nana Adwoa Afranowaa has been selected by the Offinso Akokondease royal family and kingmakers to serve as the queen mother of the community. She will be publicly presented in the next Akwasidae after being formally introduced to the Ashantehene, Otumfuor Osei Tutu and the Queen Mother of Ashantiman. Nana Adwoa Afranowaa will take over from Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko, who was removed from her position by the Ashantehene Otumfuor Osei Tutu due to her blatant disregard for the kingdom. Nana Adwoa Afranowaa is the thirteenth in the line of succession of queen mothers in the Offinso community in the Ashanti region. In an interview with the media, Abusuapanin of the Ashwrim Royal family, Nana Atta Kwabena, expressed confidence that appointing a new queen from the Akokondease royal family will promote peac...

BRING BACK PUBERTY RITE INTO OUR CULTURAL PRACTICES - QUEEN MOTHER CALL ON GOVERNMENT. Nana Afia Twumah l (Asokwa Hemaa) of  Odumase No.1  Traditional Council in Sunyani West of the Bono Region has suggested to the traditional leaders in the country and the government that, it is high time we bring back puberty rite into our cultural practices that can help put fear into the life our children especial the young girls to help reduced teenage pregnancy among the girls. Nana  Afia  Twumah l again added that,  teenage pregnancy is in the high rate in the Odumase township, the Municipal capital of Sunyani West.  She observed that, recently we don’t value our culture such as puberty rite and we are now following the western culture lifestyle which is gradually deteriorating our youth and has paved way currently for the rise of teenage pregnancy in the Odumase community. She called on the traditional authorities and the government to reintroduced and bring b...

Dormaa-Mansinhene Elevates Nsesresuhene to Mawerehene in the Dormaa Mansin Enclave.  The Chief of Wamfie who also doubles as the Dormaa Mansinhene, Berima Ansu Agyei has elevated the chief of Nsesresu Nana Asomoah Kumtwea II in the Dormaa East District of the Bono Region to Mansin Mawerehene that is the Interior Minister in the Mansin enclave.  Speaking on behalf of the Wamfiehene, Nana Asamoah Kokote said, the Nsesresuhene is doing marvellous works in his community thus why he has been appointed as the Mawerehene to become one the king makers in the Dormaa-Mansin area.  According to Nana Asamoah Kokote the new appointment of Nana Asamoah Kumtwea II will help bring a lot of development in the Mansin area since he is working to develop his community.  Nana Asamoah Kumtwea II who now been elevated as the Dormaa-Mansin Mawerehene expressed gratitude to the Mansinehene Berima Ansu Agyei for the opportunity given him to serve as one who will be in charge of Interior affai...

Nkoranza Traditional Council Rejects Mo Paramount Stool's Claims Over Disputed Lands and Chieftaincy Issues. A press release issued by the Nkoranza Traditional Council, in the Bono East Region, read by the Omanhene/President of the Nkoranza Traditional Area, Nana Kwame Baffoe IV, has brought to light a longstanding dispute between the council and the Mo Paramount Stool over land ownership and chieftaincy. The council strongly objects to the Mo Paramount Stool's recent installation of a new chief and claiming to certain lands, including the Kintampo Falls and Yam Market. According to the Nana Kwame Baffoe IV, the Mo Paramount Stool's actions are unlawful and violate the boundaries established by the British Colonial Administration in 1919. Watch Video Play.  The Nkoranza Traditional council asserts that the Mo Paramount Stool is attempting to encroach on Nkoranza Stool lands, which have been recognized and respected for centuries. The dispute centers around the installation ...

Berekum Katohemaa reinntroduces Traditional Akan Games for Children at Kato Community. The Queen Mother of Berekum-Kato who also doubles as the Wrempehemaa of Berekum Traditional Area, in the Berekum East Municipal of the Bono region, Nana Afia Siraah Ababio III has reintroduced a traditional games and plays at her community to rebuild the lost akan culture of our traditions to inculcate in the young children between the ages of 6 and 17 years in Berekum and its environs.  Vedio Play: Speaking to Nanahemaa at her palace, she said, she early founded Asuama Kyere Community Mobile Library Ghana (AKCOMLIB-GH) to inculcate the habit of reading among the school going children since 2011 within the Berekum East Municipality as well as the entire Brong Ahafo region respectively has yielded a lot of positive result among the children to motivate them to read a book a week. Nana explained that, due to our lost culture among the youth, she has introduced another strategy to rebuild the lost A...