Four soldiers have been busted over attempts to enstool a rival Chief, leading to mounting tension in Awutu Kwashie Abbey in the Awutu Senya West District of the Central Region.
Reports suggest four military officers and two national security operatives were arrested by the Bawjiase District Police Command during an attempted installation of a rival chief.
The Ghana Police intervened after reports that some persons were trying to enstool a rival chief despite the presence of a recognised traditional ruler.
The police arrested the Soldiers at the scene, leading to a protest by supporters of the incumbent chief.
There were protests at the police station, with the incumbent chief’s supporters demanding the release of the suspects and threatening violence until a military vehicle arrived with additional personnel to secure the release of the arrested officers.
Asafo members loyal to Nai Kwashie Abbey VII condemned the attempted installation and warned the military and national security to stay away from traditional disputes.
In related chieftancy news, Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II, the Kadehene, has officially relinquished his throne after 21 and a half years serving as a chief of Kade.
The Kadehene was enstooled on April 22, 2004, by the Kade Aduana I Royal Stool.
Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II announced his resignation during a gathering of his subordinates on October 22, 2025.
Many believed the meeting was convened to mark the celebration of Awukudae.
Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II rather used the occasion to disclose his decision to abdicate the stool.
Tension erupted at Kade moments after the Kadehene, Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II, announced his renunciation of the stool following 21 years of reign.
The scene turned chaotic as some of his supporters attempted to resist the decision, insisting he remain on the throne.
Women were seen wailing and protesting in disagreement, expressing shock and sorrow over the Kadehene’s decision to step down.
In an official statement dated October 22, 2025, the Kadehene expressed gratitude to the Aduana family.
The statement read, “I was enstooled as the chief of Aduana I stool of Kade in April 2004. I would not want to tout the concrete developments I engineered in that sacred office. My tumultuous reign is well known, and I thank God, I survived it all.
I have decided to abdicate the stool after twenty-one (21) years of being its occupant with the singular purpose that those who actively undermined my reign can now come together and seek the development and prosperity of Kademan and Okyeman”.
The statement added, “I extend my gratitude to the Aduana family who reposed such confidence and trust in me to sit in the place of my illustrious ancestors and lead the Kade people”.
In a viral video shared on X, the former Kadehene was captured fighting off subordinates as he leaves the palace after abdicating the stool.
Others attempted to restrict him from leaving, displaying the deep affection and respect his people hold for him despite years of arguments.
The chief, who firmly made up his mind to step down, fiercely resisted his subordinates as he left the auditorium.