In a shocking development, Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II, the chief of Kade in the Kwaebibirem district of Ghana’s Eastern Region, has announced his decision to abdicate the stool after 21 years of service. This decision comes amid ongoing chieftaincy disputes and legal battles surrounding his reign.
According to sources close to the royal family, Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II cited the prolonged litigation and divisions within the community as reasons for his decision. Despite his efforts to assert his authority, the chief faced opposition from a rival claimant, Osabarima Asare Twe, also known as Twum Deberah, who was installed as Kadehene by the Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin.
The controversy surrounding Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II’s reign has been ongoing, with the National House of Chiefs affirming an earlier ruling by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council that he be destooled. However, the chief’s lawyers argue that a Kumasi High Court ruling supports his claim to the throne.
In recent developments, the Attorney General’s office has directed the Municipal Chief Executive for Kwaebibirem to accord Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II the required respect and protocols as the Chief of Kade, citing a court ruling that affirmed his authority.
The abdication of Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II is expected to bring a new chapter to the Kade chieftaincy saga, but the path forward remains uncertain. The community has been plagued by tensions and violence, with residents calling for peace and stability to facilitate development.
As the news of the chief’s abdication spreads, stakeholders are urging calm and caution, emphasizing the need for a peaceful resolution to the chieftaincy dispute. The Okyenhene’s office and the National House of Chiefs have yet to comment on the development.