The Asanteman Council has witnessed the destoolment of one of its subchiefs by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. This action was taken in response to what was perceived as a lack of respect for a ruling made by the Asantehene in a land dispute involving the chief and another party.

A video shared on the Royal Palace MultiMedia YouTube page captured the moment when the Gyaasefuor presented the now-former Nkonsonhene, Nana Osei Tiri II, before the Asanteman Council.

According to the complainants in the case, despite Otumfuo's ruling that a piece of contested land should remain untouched by the parties involved, Nana Osei Tiri II had disregarded this decision and even embarked on development activities on the land.

Following the ruling, Otumfuo had imposed restrictions on accessing the land and had called on both parties to present their plans, awaiting his final decision. However, Nana Osei Tiri II defied these directives.

In the course of cross-examination conducted by Otumfuo's linguist, it was revealed that the Nkonsonhene had engaged in behavior considered as misconduct. His attempts to provide an explanation fell short, ultimately leading to the decision to depose him from his position.

In his statement, Otumfuo highlighted that the Nkonsonhene had neglected his responsibilities over an extended period, failing to uphold essential duties associated with his role. He also mentioned their childhood friendship as contributing to his perception that the Nkonsonhene had shown disregard for the significance of his position. These factors culminated in the decision to remove him from his office.