Five divisional chiefs (Mpakanfo) of the Akuapem Traditional Area in the Eastern Region have officially banned Nana Afua Obuo Nketia II, the queenmother of the area, from attending traditional council meetings, effectively stripping her of her position as queenmother of Akuapem.
The decision was marked by a traditional ceremony in December, where a libation was poured, and a white sheep was slaughtered to signify the end of Nana Afua Obuo Nketia’s reign. This took place during a traditional council meeting of the chiefs and queenmothers of Akuapem.
The meeting was attended by key figures, including the Krontihene, Osahene Boafo Ansah II; the Adontenhene, Otoobour Djan Kwasi II (also the Aburihene); the Gyasehene, Oyeeman Osim Kwatia II (also the Amanokromhene); the Nifahene, Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio V (also the Adukromhene); and the Benkumhene and chief of Larteh Ahenease, Osabarima Asiedu Okoo Ababio III. All five divisional chiefs signed a resolution, with copies delivered to both the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs and the Akuapem Traditional Council.
In reading the resolution, Krontihene Osahene Boafo Ansah stated that for nearly six years, Nana Afua Obuo Nketia had refused to attend meetings and had used abusive language, which hindered the progress and development of the area. He further emphasized that such behavior made outsiders feel unsafe in Akuapem.
Osahene Boafo Ansah also revealed that Nana Afua Obuo Nketia had attempted to halt the Odwira Festival celebrations, including this year’s event. He pointed out that in Akuapem, the queenmother has no authority over the Odwira Festival, a matter considered taboo. Additionally, the queenmother’s actions had led her to falsely present herself as the Omanhene (king) of Akuapem, diminishing the traditional leadership’s credibility.
Despite the queenmother’s misconduct, Osahene Boafo Ansah noted that the Abusuapanin (Head of Clan) had failed to intervene to preserve the dignity and reputation of the Nketia Royal Family. In light of these issues and the broader impact on the region’s safety, education, and socio-economic development, the divisional chiefs concluded that parting ways with Nana Afua Obuo Nketia was necessary to protect Akuapem from further disgrace.
The Omanhene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, was also present at the council meeting.
