Wife of Offinso Manhene, Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko, who was destooled by the Asantehene, Otumfo Osei Tutu II, has defiantly declared that she is remains the queenmother.This is contained in a letter purportedly issued by Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko to the Asantehene.The letter indicated that Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko has also selected Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong as the Paramount Chief of the Offinso Traditional Area.

"I, Nana Serwa Nyakoh, Offinso Manhemaa write to notify your high office that in line with Asante custom and pursuant to the Chieftaincy Act 2008 (Act 759), I have nominated Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong as Paramount Chief of the Offinso Traditional Area. In accordance with custom, all kings makers have approved my nomination and have accepted customary aseda. Accordingly, Dr Kofi Koduah Sarpong is the selected Paramount Chief of the Offinso Traditional Area."In view of the above, and in line with powers invested in me the Queenmother, and the kingmakers no person has been selected as the paramount chief of the Offinso Traditional Area," parts of the release added.

On Thursday, January 11, 2024, Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, assigned a crucial task to the recently installed Offinsomanhene, Nana Dwamena Akenten II.

He charged Nana Dwamena Akenten II with the responsibility of seeking a suitable replacement for Nana Ama Serwaa Nyarko, the incumbent Queen Mother of Offinso.

In his directive, Asantehene emphasized the importance of selecting a candidate capable of fostering smooth collaboration with the newly enstooled Omanhene.

The chosen candidate should demonstrate a willingness to cooperate and promptly respond to summons from the Manhyia Palace, without presenting unfounded excuses.

Traditionally, the presence of an Ohemaa (queenmother) alongside the Manhene is crucial for the smooth functioning of the chieftaincy system.

However, with the destoolment of the queenmother, Offinso finds itself without an Ohemaa.

Read below the letter:

So after Otumfuo enstooled the new Offinso Manhene, the queenmother was destooled. So technically, there is no Ohemaa thereNow the ex-Ohemaa has declared that KK Sarpong is the new Manhene and she is still the Ohemaa… pic.twitter.com/IKDzFByuxG— 👑OGYAM👑 (@KwabenaGyam_) March 17, 2024