The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has directed the Kumasi Traditional Council to begin hearings into petitions involving allegations of violence linked to some chiefs.
The directive was given during the Council’s sitting on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the Manhyia Palace.
During the meeting, Otumfuo reviewed petitions submitted by the Regional Police Command over reported acts of violence involving some traditional leaders.
After reviewing the petitions, the Council Registrar was directed to fix dates for the affected parties to appear before the Council to respond to the allegations.
The Council also referred chieftaincy disputes involving Buoho-Ankaase and Boaman-Maase to committees for further review and recommendations.
In another matter, the Council witnessed the invocation of the Great Oath on behalf of Adumakaasekese as part of efforts to support his claim to royal status.
Meanwhile, after considering a committee report on a separate traditional issue, the Kumasi Traditional Council ruled that Nana Kusiwaa Mensah II, Baapanin of Praso, is not of royal lineage.
The decisions are part of the Council’s efforts to resolve chieftaincy disputes and maintain order within its traditional area.
