The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has pronounced Nana Kwaku Acheampong Twum II of the Aduana Family as the legitimate and rightful occupant of Kokodei Stool in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region.
The ruling settles the long-standing feud between the Aduana and Bretuo families in the community.
The Asantehene’s position followed a meticulous consideration of the lineage of the said stool.
According to him, the Bretuo Family had occupied the stool over the years as caretakers holding it in trust for the Aduana Family.
Following the clashes, the two factions were summoned to Manhyia Palace, where Otumfuo declared Nana Kwaku Acheampong Twum II of the Aduana Family as the legitimate occupant of Kokodei, and further reconciled the two factions.
The King also instructed the police to investigate the clashes in the community and bring the culprits to book.
The Aduana Abusuapanin, Nana Agyei Acheampong, expressed delight over Otumfuo’s verdict, pointing out that the prevailing misunderstanding between the two factions had adversely affected the development of the community.
Recently, there were some clashes in the community between the two factions, but for the swift intervention of the Bosomtwe District Police Commander, DSP Eric Akwaboah, and his men, the situation was brought under control.
