Otumfuo Has Dignified Chieftaincy Institution- Methodist Presiding Bishop
The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana, Most Rev Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, has acknowledged the respect and prestige that now comes with occupying a traditional and chieftaincy role in the country due to the “sterling” reign of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
According to him, His Majesty has dignified the chieftaincy institution by redefining the term in his reign as the 16th Occupant of the Golden Stool.
He stated that the leadership of Otumfuo has bestowed to kingship an aura of attraction from all sectors of the country and the world.
Speaking at the Thanksgiving Service of the King on Friday, April 26, 2024, he stated, “You have dignified the chieftaincy institution and restored respect to it. Now we are changing our narrative around it. Through you we know it revolves around the pursuit for development. Many can testify to this…”
“Through your leadership, we know chieftaincy is not about selling and squandering proceeds from sale of lands and it’s not about intimidating others,” he added as he outlined some achievements of His Majesty.
As part of his 25th enstoolment anniversary, Otumfuo held a non-denominational thanksgiving service at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Friday.
The event held at the Dwabrem grounds of the Palace witnessed offerings of prayers, worship, praises, a sermon, musical performances by renowned gospel artistes and a speech by the King.
Clergymen who participated included Most Rev Dr Paul Kwabena Boafo, Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana; Most Rev Peter Kwesi Sarpong, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus; Most Rev Gabriel Justice Anokye, Catholic Archbishop of Kumasi; and Most Rev Cyril Kobina Ben-Smith, Anglican Bishop of Asante Mampong and Archbishop of Ghana and the Church of the Province of West Africa.
Also present were Most Rev Prof Daniel Sarfo, Anglican Archbishop Emeritus; Most Rev Prof Emmanuel Asante, Past Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church of Ghana; Rev Dr Seth Frimpong Coleman, AE Zion Church; Rev Samuel Yeboah, Ashanti Presbytery Chairperson of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana; RT Rev Stephen Owusu, Kumasi Diocese Archbishop; and RT Rev Nu-Ben Abubeker, Past Kumasi Diocesan Methodist Bishop.
Denominations that were present included the Church of Pentecost, Power Chapel Worldwide, Anglican Church, Faith Convention, Methodist Church Ghana, Deeper Life Bible Church, Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Christ Apostolic Church International, Seventh Day Adventist, Spirit Life Community, International Central Gospel Church, Assemblies of God Ghana, Church of Christ Spiritual Movement, Resurrection Power and Living Bread Ministries, and Embassy of Life Chapel.
Source: Manhyia Palace
