Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II – Kwahumanhene
In a landmark ruling, the High Court in Koforidua has reaffirmed Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s position as the legitimate Kwahumanhene and President of the Kwahu Traditional Council.
This decision brings to an end the controversy surrounding Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong’s purported destoolment in October 2024.
The dispute began when Akyeamfour Asiedu Agyeman, the Abetifihene, claimed that the Kwahu Traditional Council had accepted Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II destoolment and proceeded to style himself as the acting president of the Council.
However, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong disputed this claim, stating that he remained the registered Omanhene of Kwahu.
Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s position was further bolstered by Nana Kwaku Boateng, the Etena/Bretuo Abusuapanyin of Kubaase Abetifi, who petitioned the Eastern Region House of Chiefs, seeking a declaration that the purported destoolment of Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong by some kingmaker without due process was unlawful.
In response to the Abetifihene’s actions, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II filed a writ at the High Court, seeking an injunction to prevent the Abetifihene from calling any Council meetings while he remained the registered Omanhene.
The court granted an injunction, preventing the Abetifihene from holding himself out as the acting president or calling any meetings of the Council without Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s authorization.
The Judicial Committee of the Eastern Region House of Chiefs also granted an interim injunction, preventing the kingmakers from presenting one Baffour Akoto Osei as the Omanhene of Kwahu and interfering with Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s duties at his Abene Palace.
This ruling has brought clarity to the leadership of the Kwahu Traditional Council, affirming Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s position as the legitimate Kwahumanhene.
The decision is expected to put an end to the power struggle within the Council and allow Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II to continue his duties without interference as, the court’s recent ruling has upheld his position as the legitimate Kwahumanhene.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
