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E/R:Okyenhene Destools Akwansrahene Over Uncustomary Conduct

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The Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, has officially destooled Baffour Asiedu Bekoe as the Akwansrahene of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council. The destoolment ceremony took place at the Ofori Panin Fie in Kyebi, Eastern Region.   As part of the process, the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council performed a purification ritual, which involved the slaughter of a sheep and the pouring of libation to signify the removal of Baffour Asiedu Bekoe from his position.   The decision to relieve him of his chieftaincy title was based on his continuous engagement in uncustomary conduct, despite multiple warnings from his elders. The ritual, led by Osabarima Marfo Okwabrane, the Abontendomhene of Akyem Kyebi, was conducted to cleanse the community of the chief’s alleged misconduct.   According to Osabarima Marfo Okwabrane, the former Akwansrahene’s actions had undermined the values and responsibilities of his role, prompting the Okyenhene to take decisive action....