The Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Ahmed Ibrahim, has revealed that plans are in motion to help resolve the ongoing feud between Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II and the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Ahmed Ibrahim revealed he has engaged some stakeholders to help mediate the feud that appears to be escalating.
Speaking in an interview on Peace FM, Ahmed Ibrahim detailed, “The Dormahene is my father, and the Otumfuo is also my father, but looking at the way things are going, they are part of the two powerful Kings we have in the country, and their efforts in resolving most issues in the country are high. They are structures we cannot do without as a country.
Ahmed Ibrahim cited the Saudi King, Morocco and Dubai using their Chieftaincy to transform their country.
“If you listen to what I said about the Saudi King, Morocco and Dubai, their Chieftaincy transformed their country so clearly, Ghana, we can use our chieftaincy to transform the country”, he added.
The minister noted, “In Ghana, we can also use our Chieftaincy to develop the country. When we had the Dagbon issue, was it not Opemsuo (Otumfuo Osei Tutu II) who resolved it?
“As Minister responsible for Chieftaincy, I have spoken to some people about this matter, and we will engage them further. So, we will speak to them. This is the first time I am saying it. I respect authority”, he stated.
The Dormaahene and the Asantehene feud stems from historical claims, which Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II believes are being misrepresented in the public domain.
Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, some weeks ago punched holes in the historical tales of Okomfo Anokye.
History tells us that the Asante Kingdom was founded in the 18th century by King Osei Tutu I, with the direction of his spiritual leader, Okomfo Anokye.
According to historical accounts, Okomfo Anokye planted two trees in a forest, saying one would grow to become the capital of the Ashanti Kingdom, with the other dying.
However, in a recent viral video, the Dormahene has debunked the tales as lies.
The Dormahene in the video stated, “They said Komfo Anokye planted two trees, that one survived and the other did not, which gave the names to Kumawu and Kumasi. That is not true.
When we say Kumasi today, I am teaching you live and clear. In the olden days, the place they called Asante was under the Denkyira chief. The Kumasi people were under Denkyira and were fetching firewood for him. The name of the tool used for cutting firewood is the axe, akuma. So, the actual name was ‘Akuma Ase Hene’, not Kumasi. It is a lie.
If you are a chief who can read and write, you should fear nobody. If everyone keeps quiet, the Dormaa people will not keep quiet or hide”, he confidently added.
It will be recalled, Dormahene, in another interview stated that anyone who claims the Golden Stool was summoned to descend from the sky is a liar.
According to the Dormahene, the Golden Stool, when it was recently outdoored, looked welded when it was displayed in public.
Speaking during the launch of the Bonokyempem Council in the Bono Region on August 14, 2025, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, stated, “If anyone tells you they can summon something to descend from the sky, I, Agyeman Badu II, am saying it is a lie”.
“Didn’t you see when the Golden Stool was recently outdoored, it looked welded? Didn’t you see?” he quizzed.
However, Otumfuo’s Nanahene, speaking in an interview on Adum TV on August 24, 2025, claimed the Dormaahene was being haunted by the ghost of his late mother after he had ignored investigating the cause of her death.
According to Otumfuo’s Nanahene, the Dormahene’s hatred against the Asantehene will not work.
Otumfuo’s Nanahene stated, “Did he see the Golden Stool that he is questioning whether it is from the sky? Everything the Dormaahene is saying about the Golden Stool does not make sense. He does not know what he is talking about”.
He further revealed that the Dormahene’s own uncle once served at the Manhyia Palace and also respected the Golden stool and quizzed why the Dormahene has changed since he became a chief and is now disrespecting the Golden stool.
Watch the video below: