The Ashanti Region’s Baffour Adugyemfuo Kumani, the Chief of Kwapra, has been dethroned by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the , due to his purported involvement in the illicit sale of lands.
During an Asantemen Traditional Council meeting held at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, December 11, 2023, the decision to remove Baffour Adugyemfuo Kumani was made.
The Asantehene called the Kwaprahene in October, citing concerns about the chief’s alleged involvement in the illegal sale of land and breach of the Great Ashanti Oath (Ntamkese).
“Kwaprahene knows why I’m looking for him. He knows I am looking for him because of the land issues. That’s why he is dodging me with the excuse of sickness. And he thinks he is smarter than me,” the Asantehene said.
He stressed, “I won’t take any excuse from him. When he was young, he sold my land without bringing me my money. I forgave him, and you see the issue has returned to me,” Otumfuo Osei Tutu II recalled.
“And you the elders, I have always cautioned you against his excesses and that you should caution him to change his ways,” he said..
