The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Monday April 20, 2026, scrapped off the status of one of his linguists, Kyeame Kofi Nti, during the Asanteman Council meeting at Manhyia Palace.
Kyeame Kofi Nti’s destoolment followed multiple allegations of misconduct that were formally brought before the Asanteman Council by different parties.
In the report presented to the Council during the meeting, the linguist was accused by several individuals of a range of offences, including inciting violence, denigrating the Great Oath of Asanteman, extortion, and exceeding the limits of his authority in matters entrusted to him.
According to one of the accusers, the linguist had earlier failed to counter an oath invoked against him in March 2026.
The accuser stated that, Kyeame Kofi Nti attempted to avoid the oath by claiming that he needed first to inform Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, before responding.
The Council was told that, this approach was unacceptable, as oath-related processes are treated with strict seriousness within Asanteman tradition and must be confronted without improper delays.
Among the major claims cited against him was that he had no historical link or lineage connection to the royal family, raising concerns about his appropriateness for the role he occupied.
In addition, the Council heard how his actions, if proven, could undermine the authority of the Palace and the moral standing expected of linguists, who speak on behalf of the traditional ruler.
Though Kyeame Kofi Nti pleaded for clemency from the Council, arguing that, his intentions were misunderstood and that, he had acted under instructions, the Asantehene maintained the Council’s position and proceeded with the destoolment, stressing that, the palace would uphold custom as demanded by tradition.
His destoolment marks a significant history at Manhyia Palace, as it forms the first dismissal at a council meeting since Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, returned from a long vacation earlier this year.
The timing, palace sources noted, further signals the determination of the leadership to ensure accountability and discipline within the traditional hierarchy.
Meanwhile, Nana Dwamena Akenten II, Offinsohene, and Baffour Amankwatia VI, Bantamahene, who were respectively delegated responsibilities of Asanteman and Kumasi during the Asantehene’s absence, presented a full report on their stewardship.
The reports covered administrative oversight and the maintenance of order in their areas of responsibility, including responses to matters that required urgent attention.
Also at the Council meeting, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II received the appreciation of newly enstooled paramount chiefs.
The chiefs included Daasebre Osei Bonsu III, Asante Mamponghene, Nana Saforo Baah III, Woraworahene and Nana Kwaku Dankwa Opamago Kodie II, Juansahene.
They expressed gratitude to the Asantehene and the Council for the recognition and the opportunity to serve, while promising to uphold unity, respect, and peaceful coexistence in their various traditional areas.
In the course of the deliberations, it was confirmed that the destoolment of Kyeame Kofi Nti brings the number of Otumfuo’s linguists down to eleven (11) from the original twelve.
Source: GNA
