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Otumfuo destools Kenyase II Manhene after 89-year reign
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
The destoolment of the Kenyase II Manhene was linked to violations of Asante customs and traditions, according to reports from the Traditional Council proceedings.
His time as Paramount Chief marked a significant chapter in Asanteman’s traditional leadership, spanning several generations and periods of social and cultural transformation.
The decision was announced during an Asanteman Traditional Council meeting held on Monday, July 27, 2026.
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