Kwahuhene Dismisses Destoolment Rumors as Baseless

• Video claiming destoolment is false
• No charges filed against the Kwahuhene
• Kwahuhene continues to serve as paramount chief

The Office of the Kwahuhene has responded to a viral video claiming that Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II has been destooled as paramount chief.

In a statement dated October 19, 2024, and signed by Nana J.K. Boadi, officials clarified that the footage suggesting a “destoolment procedure” is completely false and violates both legal norms and Kwahu traditions.

The statement emphasized that “no formal charges have been filed against the Kwahuhene that would warrant any destoolment action.” Furthermore, it asserted that he has not been implicated in any wrongdoing concerning his previous role as Chairman of the Board of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB).

Regarding the ADB situation, on October 11, 2024, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II resigned from his position following a directive from the Bank of Ghana.

This came after a petition from Collins Darkwa Aboagye, a director and shareholder of Prabhat Trading LTD, requested presidential intervention for the recovery of GH¢2.406 million owed to him by the former ADB board chairman.

The Bank of Ghana mandated his resignation on October 10, citing concerns that his continued directorship could irreparably harm ADB’s reputation. Despite a ritual performed by the chiefs on October 19 that some interpreted as an indication of destoolment, the official statement firmly denied any such action.

However in the press statement from the Esono Gyimah Mampong Agyei Palace, it was explained that “the demand for his [Daasebre] 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.

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, it added.

Below is a full copy of the statement

RE: PURPORTED DESTOOLMENT OF K WAHUHENE

The office of the Omanhene of the Kwahu Traditional Area wishes to clarify that, Kwahuhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong Il 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.

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.

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.

We urge the good people of Kwahu and subjects of the Esono Gymah 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.

Kwahuhene Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong Il reaffirms his dedication to serving Kwahuman and to protect the integrity of our heritage.