14th November 2023 3:09:53 PM
2 mins readFounder, and leader of Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Yiadom, popularly known as Opambour, has strongly criticized the Dormaahene, Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II for his recent attacks on the Ashanti kingdom and its ruler, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
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Opambour asserted that the status of Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as a ‘king’ is unquestionable, as his throne surpasses any other traditional ruler in the country.
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He dismissed arguments challenging Otumfuo's supremacy and pointed to Otumfuo's invitation by King Charles III during the late Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral as evidence of his elevated status.
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Speaking on Prophet 1 TV, Opambour advised Dormaahene to cease his criticisms of Otumfuo, emphasizing the difference in their respective positions of kingship. Opambour even suggested that the Dormaahene should 'shut up' regarding his critiques.
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"Was he invited by King Charles during the Queen’s funeral? Dormaahene should stop doing that. We don’t want this to continue. Whatever Otumfuo’s state is, we like it, so he should shut up,” exclaimed Opambour.
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Opambour highlighted Otumfuo's unique privilege at the late Queen's funeral, stating, “When King Charles’s mother died, Otumfuo was allowed to enter the palace with his convoy while presidents were denied such privilege.”
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The Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeayo Agyeman Badu II, had in a recent interview with Ghanaweb, stated that there is "no King in Ghana" as the 1992 constitution does not make any reference to that title.
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He also cautioned chiefs under the Dormaa jurisdiction against paying allegiance to any paramountcy aside from the one that granted them their throne.
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These remarks, alongside numerous other anti-Otumfuo comments from Dormaahene, have ignited widespread debates regarding the extent of Asantehene's authority and his influence over subordinate stools within the Kingdom.
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The ongoing discourse delves into the intricacies of traditional hierarchies, raising questions about the dynamics of power and allegiance within the Ashanti Kingdom.
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