The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has admonished his subjects, including chiefs, to be wary of becoming enemies of the kingdom and allowing themselves to cause the downfall of Asanteman.
According to Otumfuo, the kingdom, due to its rich history, has become an envy of many within Ghana who wish for its end.
"We are envied in the Ghana that we live in, some wish we could just be ejected. So, if you are in the kingdom, be careful. Isn’t it amazing, the Whiteman came and tried as much as they could but all of that led to nothing.
"The Whiteman was with weapons and ammunitions but never got to even sight the Golden Stool.
“But because of ingratitude, Ashantis are now our own enemies, causing our own destruction. You all should be very careful because they wish they could drive all of us out of this country,” Otumfuo warned.
Founded in the 1700s, the Ashanti kingdom has grown to become a beacon of rich culture and thriving African traditional leadership.
In recent times, the kingdom has been in the spotlight as the current occupant of the Golden Stool, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has been taking measures in what he says is aimed at redeeming the image of the kingdom.
He has destooled a number of his subchiefs for various offences, including those engaging in illegal mining, as well as double and indiscriminate sale of lands.
Asantes are their own enemies. - Asantehene#opemsuoradio pic.twitter.com/soQiSMEv1n
— Opemsuo Radio (@OpemsuoRadio) November 6, 2023
Source: ghanaweb.com
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Why don't you advocate for justice, peace and development for all instead of just Ashantis? Ghana as a country was built on the toil and sweat of so many tribes and not just the Ashantis. I think the Ashantis are more united than any other tribe and they own some of the most successful businesses in the county as a result of that unity. So this is a bit surprising coming from Otumfuo, who I admire as a courageous ruler who seems to be the only one capable of speaking the truth to corrupt and greedy politicians destroying our country. The threat of division is coming from corrupt politicians who want to divide and conquer. The more divided we are the more their purpose is served because it becomes easier to perpetuate corruption in a divided country.
Otumfuo, they started with Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanteng but your highness, you stood unconcerned. You allowed yourself to be patronised by the 'mother serpent of corruption' through goodies he threw up at you. Next time, be wary of a leader who is a patroniser. I weep for blunder you and your elders have caused.