Nana Akora Tua Adutwum Kyereme, the Twafohene of the Wenchi Traditional Council in the Bono region, responded that the recent pronouncement on social media by the Omanhene of Wenchi, Osayefo Ampem Annye Amoampong Tabrako III, is “unfortunate” and lacks justification. He stressed that the Sisirease family, the Aduana and Asona Abusua of Wenchi, have long been his backbone, and as long as they continue to support him, he cannot be removed from office.
Speaking to a gathering of family members, Nana Akora Tua noted that he has served as Twafohene for more than 25 years without any confrontation with any chief, including any of the past paramount chiefs. He asked why such a move was being made now and what had actually happened to warrant it.
The family, which assembled in response to the Omanhene’s statements, expressed strong disagreement with the attempt to destool the Sisirease royal seat. They described the action as divisive and warned that it could undermine the unity of the Wenchi Traditional Council. The Sisirease Royal Family of Wenchi plays key roles in traditional rites, and the deciders of enstoolment cannot be ignored. Wenchi history tells it all.
Nana Akora Tua concluded by appealing for calm, saying that if peace prevails, it will foster the development that everyone in the Wenchi Traditional Area is seeking. He urged all parties to engage in dialogue and due process rather than escalate tensions through public declarations.
The dispute comes shortly after the Wenchi Omanhene posted the indefinite suspension of the Twafohene on social media.
