The Office of the Kwahuhene Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II has dispelled rumours that he has been destooled.
A press release dated October 19 said the rumours are baseless.
Earlier, media reports had it that Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, the Paramount Chief of Kwahu, had been destooled by the Kwahu Traditional Council.
It was alleged that he had been stripped of all titles and chieftain privileges with immediate effect. The reports said
the decision is related to his alleged involvement in an extortion scheme and misconduct during his tenure as board chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank PLC (ADB).
Members of the traditional council were reported to have said that the decision “was necessary to rid the Kwahu state of any shame and to prevent any issues that could lead to violence.”
In reaction, the Office of Kwahuhene wrote, “The office of the Omanhene of the Kwahu Traditional Area wishes to clarify that, Kwahuhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II has not been destooled. Recent video footage claiming to depict a destoolment procedure is not only false, but also contravenes both legal standards and Kwahu customs. The dissemination of this misleading video on social media and selected WhatsApp group pages, particularly among known politicians, constitutes an attack on the rich heritage and traditions of Kwahu.”
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“It is important to emphasize that, no formal charges have ever been brought against the Kwahuhene that would justify any destoolment process. Furthermore, he has not been found liable of any misconduct related to his role as Chairman of the Board of the Agricultural Development Bank. The demand for his resignation by the Banking Supervision Division of the Bank of Ghana came without prior opportunity for the Kwahuhene to respond to the allegations, which raises concerns about due process,” they stressed.
“In light of these events, the Kwahuhene chose to step aside to allow for an appropriate resolution of the matter. However, it is perplexing that, despite the absence of any findings against Daasebre, a video falsely suggesting his destoolment is being circulated,” the press release clarified.
The Office of the Kwahuhene urged “the good people of Kwahu and subjects of the Esons Gyimah Mampong Agyei Stool to remain calm and steadfast in support of the Paramountcy. The actions of individuals attempting to tarnish the reputation of Kwahuman and the Kwahuhene without proper hearings should not be tolerated.”
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