Okyeame Gyamfi, the Chief of Kumasi Pampaso, has sent a strong warning to President John Dramani Mahama over the conduct of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Christian Tetteh Yohuno.
According to the Pampaso Chief, IGP Yohuno is trying to disgrace President John Mahama with his involvement in Pampaso Palace lands under Otumfuo.
The Chief cautioned President John Mahama to tell the IGP to stay away from the ongoing land dispute between the Pampaso Palace lands under Otumfuo and the Kumasi Central Police Station.
Speaking in a video shared by Abusua FM on TikTok, the Chief of Kumasi Pampaso stated, “I want John Mahama to know that we fought hard before he became President of Ghana, so I want him to invite the IGP because he is trying to disgrace him. I am not happy with what the IGP is doing.
“How can we come to the palace and be surrounded by police officers? What crime have we committed? This is the place where the Asantehene swears his oath before we all recognise him as Asantehene,” he said.
“Do they want the sword, or do they think this is a place where just anybody, including prostitutes, can walk in freely? That will never happen. Tell the IGP that Pampaso Okyeame Gyamfi says we are not happy with what he is doing.
“This is a palace. He does not own any land here, and we are unhappy with his actions,” he added.
In related news, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has government appointees against using political power to interfere in chieftaincy matters.
According to the Otumfuo, power is transient, and government appointees must stay out of chieftaincy matters.
The Outumfuo expressed concern over disregard for judicial decisions in communities such as Sampa, Nkyeraa, Amantim, and parts of Asante Akyem, where rival claimants continue to assert authority.
Speaking at a meeting of the Asanteman Council on Monday, April 20, 2026, Otumfuo stated, “Your government is in power, so you think you can do whatever you please. Know that power is transient. Of course, you can go ahead and use that power for whatever you want now”.
“There is a court ruling in favour of Amantimhene, yet someone is exerting his authority as chief, resisting the legitimate chief. The same is taking place in Nkyeraa, which has been adopted as a Divisional Council in the House of Chiefs,” he said.
Otumfuo added, “Despite court rulings, an Ivorian is in Sampa carrying himself out as a royal and chief. Sampahene Gyafla will not die. The town belongs to him, and he will assume his rightful authority.”
He further recounted the legacy of historic figures such as Tweneboa Koduah and Yaa Asantewaa. Otumfuo urged traditional leaders to defend the dignity of the kingdom.
“Why are our men sitting aloof for two people in Bono to misbehave? You are all waiting for Otumfuo to act. We are all silent. You want to protect your names… Now we have all turned into women,” he added.
Watch the video below:
@abusua965fm Respect Otumfuo’s land and authority — Chief of Kumasi Pampaso sends a strong warning to President John Dramani Mahama, the Interior Minister and the IGP over the ongoing land dispute between the Pampaso Palace lands under Otumfuo and the Kumasi Central Police Station. #Kumasi #AshantiRegion #Otumfuo #LandDispute ♬ original sound – Abusua965fm
