The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled the Paramount Chief of Kenyase No. 2, Odeneho Dadeako Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, after finding him guilty of violating Asante customs and traditions.
The decision was announced during the Asanteman Traditional Council meeting held on July 27, 2026, bringing to an end the reign of the chief, who is reported to have served for about 89 years, making him the longest-serving paramount chief in Asanteman.
Before announcing the destoolment, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II strongly reprimanded Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, stating that repeated warnings had gone unheeded and that his actions could no longer be overlooked.
According to the Asantehene, one of the chief’s major offences was the creation of the Hyiawohene position within his traditional area without the authority to do so, an act he described as a serious breach of Asante tradition.
In a video from the meeting that has since gone viral, the Asantehene expressed disappointment not only in the chief but also in his family.
“I warned you several times. Now look at the outcome. You created Hyiawohene in your area. What right do you have to do that? You were a courtier at Hyiawohemaa’s house, so how can you create that position? Through your service, Kenyase No. 2 was created, and you were made the chief. The land you occupy belongs to Kenyasehene.
“You introduced her to me as your mother, and I charged you to take care of her. You have ruined your entire family. Not one wise person has come from the family now. I know all your ploys. All along, I counselled you about these ill acts, but violating Asante traditions cannot be spared. Your reign ends now,” the Asantehene stated.
Otumfuo also destooled nearly all the kingmakers associated with the Kenyase No. 2 stool after finding that they had breached their oath of office.
However, he spared the Kontihene from the sanctions and reinstated the destooled Akyeame and other linguists who serve within the traditional council.
The ruling marks one of the most significant traditional disciplinary actions in recent years and underscores the Asantehene’s continued insistence on strict adherence to the customs and governance structures of the Asante Kingdom.
