Kumasi, Ghana – In a significant gathering at the Manhyia Palace, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II cautioned the newly enstooled Kwamanghene, Kwadwo Boateng, against entering the Afram area, a disputed land near Kumawu. The Asantehene emphasized that the land belongs to Kumawuhene and advised Kwamanghene to respect the boundaries.
During the oath of allegiance ceremony, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II took the opportunity to educate the new Kwamanghene on the history of Kwamang, highlighting the heroic journey of its people. According to the Asantehene, Kumawuhene played a pivotal role in helping the people of Kwamang settle in their present location.
The Asantehene’s warning comes on the heels of a long-standing dispute between Kumawu and Kwamang over land ownership. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s assertion that the land belongs to Kumawuhene serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting traditional boundaries and land ownership.
This development underscores the Asantehene’s commitment to maintaining peace and order in the kingdom, while also upholding traditional customs and land ownership norms. The Kwamanghene is expected to heed the Asantehene’s advice and respect the boundaries to avoid any potential conflicts.