GENERAL NEWS

1999: The year Asantehene, Dormaahene and Okyenhene were enstooled

Three major traditional rulers enstooled the same year

Asantehene, Okyenhene and Dormaahene made the list

The three are still ruling

The year 1999 was very significant in the history of traditional governance in Ghana. Three Akan traditional rulers were enstooled to steer the affairs of their respected traditional areas.

Chronicling the significance of the year 1999 on its official Facebook page, The Asante Nation – a page created to project the history of the Ashanti Kingdom – indicated that these three Akan traditional rulers are; Asantehene, Dormaahene and the Akyem-Abuakwamanhene.

The first is Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene. He was enstooled as the king of the Asante Empire on April 26, 1999, and hails from the Oyoko clan. He is also described as the ‘Oyoko Piesie’ to wit Oyoko’s firstborn.

The Asante Nation stated that “when it comes to clans everyone is aware that Asantehene is the Oyoko Piesie, and that is why he is always referred to as “Oyokohene”.

“However, Kokofu was the Oyoko Piesie up until the formation of Asante when Osei Tutu I stool was elevated to lead the newly formed Asante Nation.

“Then the various Ayokofuo designated their power to Asantehene to be the head of Oyoko Abusua [family]. The Oyoko Abusua of Kumasi and Kwabre Kenyasi all migrated from Kokofu.”

The second to be enthroned is Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, Dormaahene. He was also enstooled as the Paramount Chief of Dormaa Traditional Area on June 7, 1999.

The third is Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, Akyem-Abuakwahene. He was enstooled as the Paramount Chief of Akyem-Abuakwa Traditional Area on 4th October 1999.

The Asante Nation page noted that, the Akyem-Abuakwahene, popularly called Okyehene, is the head of Asona clan.

“Because, the three Asona brothers who are Akyem-Abuakwa, Offinso and Ejisu migrated from the same place, Adanse and from the same mother. So Akyem-Abuakwa is the Asona Piesie, Offinso is Asona Maanu and Ejisu is Asona Mensah.”

Find the full post below.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

Related Articles

Back to top button