On Tuesday, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II officially destooled Opanin Kwaku Kyere, the Dikro of Ejisu-Kyerekrom, after he was found guilty of violating the Great Oath, a deeply revered tenet within the Ashanti Kingdom.
The act of destoolment, a rare and significant occurrence in Ashanti tradition, highlights the gravity of the offense.
The Great Oath, central to the Ashanti culture, represents trust, integrity, and loyalty to the kingdom.
Any violation of this sacred oath is considered a severe breach of the values that unify the Ashanti people.
Presiding over the destoolment, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, recognized for his commitment to upholding Ashanti customs and ensuring justice, thoroughly reviewed the evidence against Opanin Kwaku Kyere.
The Asantehene emphasized that such transgressions would not be tolerated during his reign.
This action reinforces the Asantehene’s unwavering dedication to maintaining the traditions and values that have long defined the Ashanti Kingdom.
