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They emphasised the need for unity and transparency in addressing the issues that have adversely affected the community's reputation, urging stakeholders to work collaboratively to rebuild trust and uphold the values that represent Kwahu's heritage.
Before the confirmation of his destoolment, the traditional leader had issued a statement denying news reports about the development, insisting he remained the chief of Kwahu.
After accusations of fraud and extortion forced Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II (Kwahuhene) to step down as Board Chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), a group called Concerned Youth of Kwahu in Eastern Region petitioned the Kwahu Traditional Council on October 11, 2024, to start the process of destooling him.
“We, the youth of Kwahu, with heavy hearts, express our utmost shock at the turn of events leading to the resignation of Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II as Board Chairman of ADB,”the petition reads.
The decision comes after rituals and customary rites were conducted over the weekend, which were said to have led to the destoolment of Kwahuhene Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II due to allegations of involvement in fraudulent activities.
Addressing the media, The Queen Mother of Kwahu, Nana Adwoa Gyamfuah III stated that,“Yesterday we heard that Kwahuhene who has been destooled has sneaked to the palace at Abene under heavily armed police personnel deployed to the community..
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