YEN Entertainment Awards 2025 is live – vote now for your favourite stars!The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled his linguist Kyeame Kofi Nti, following a decision taken at an Asanteman Council meeting held at the Manhyia Palace.The decision was reached after several allegations and concerns were raised against him during the meeting.Among the issues cited were questions about his royal lineage, according to Opemusu Radio.Nti was also accused of improperly handling and retaining multiple invocations of Otumfuo Ntam Kɛseɛ beyond what is traditionally permitted for holders of the position.PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!Additionally, allegations linked to the wrongful enstoolment of Ayaase Dikro, raised by the Ayaasehene, were also considered in the proceedings.Read alsoAkosua Serwaa’s visit to Okyeame Kofi Nti resurfaces after his destoolmentAccording to Manhyia Palace in a statement on Facebook, the reason he was distooled related to:Following deliberations, the Council resolved to remove him from office. JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Delali Adogla-Bessa (Head of Current Affairs and Politics Desk) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: [email protected].
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II destools his linguist Kyeame Kofi Nti
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Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II destooled his linguist, Kyeame Kofi Nti, at an Asanteman Council meeting at Manhyia Palace. The decision followed allegations concerning Nti's royal lineage and improper handling of Otumfuo Ntam Kɛseɛ invocations. Accusations related to the wrongful enstoolment of Ayaase Dikro were also considered, leading to his removal from office.
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