The Principal Elders of the Nii Doku We, Obese Sonmenaa, has emphasised that Lionel Nii Nertey Nettey, whose customary name is Asafoatse Christopher Bradford Nettey V remains the only recognised Asafoatse of Gbese.
The emphasis of Asafoatse Christopher Bradford Nettey V as the only recognised Asafoatse of Gbese which was contained in a rejoinder by the Principal Elders of the Nii Doku We, Obese Sonmenaa, follows a publication in the Ghanaian Times on March 4, 2025 on the appointment of Mr Emmanuel Tetteh Nettey as the Asafoatse of Gbese.
It explained that the Principal Elders of the Nii Doku We and the Head of the Nii Doku We before July 6, 2024 in accordance with the custom, practices, and usage of the Gbese duly nominated and appointed Lionel Nii Nertey Nettey as the Asafoatse of Gbese.
Also, the Principal Elders of the Nii Doku We said that the entire Gbese stool, including Nii Ayi-Bonte II, Nii Okai Kasablofo V, Nii Ayi Ardayfio II, and Nii Okai Tagoe were duly notified and accepted the customary token before the appointment of Asafoatse Nettey V.
