Dr Eric Bempong, a lecturer at KAAF University, has said the President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II, is beating war drums with his feud with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The university lecturer noted that the Dormaahene’s remarks could spark a conflict similar to the Bawku conflict.
According to Dr Eric Bempong, the Bawku conflict between the Kusasi and Mamprusi ethnic groups in northern Ghana also started in a little faction like the Dormaahene feud with the Asantehene.
The lecturer called on security agencies and the Peace Council to act quickly before the situation degenerates into conflict.
Speaking in an interview on Oyerepa TV, Dr Eric Bempong stated, “Security agencies, where are they? The man is beating war drums. This is the same way the Bawku conflict started way back in 1957. It started small, small like this.
“So, where are the Security Council and Peace Council? If this degenerates into something bigger, are we going to have the peace we deserve? Peace is very expensive, and to get it, you need to be proactive,” he warned.
He further touched on the Dormaahene’s remarks on the Asante’s Golden Stool.
Dr Bempong stated, “Now he is attacking the Golden Stool. If care is not taken, this could be worse. Someone is issuing such provocative statements, and nobody is talking about it. We are being hypocritical”.
“So, those war drums that the Dormaahene is beating, he needs to be spoken to; otherwise, it could generate into something dangerous”, he added.
The Dormaahene is a critic of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and historical narratives that he claims are distorted facts in the country’s history.
The Dormaahene, in his recent remarks, alleged 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.
Also, 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.
Also, Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah, a controversial media personality, has slammed Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II, President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, over his recent comments on the Golden Stool.
Speaking on his For the Records show on August 19, 2025, Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah quizzed the Dormaahene whether the Golden Stool is from the sky or not, then so what?
According to him, the Dormaahene had the perfect opportunity to talk about development, but chose to attack the Asantehene.
Afrifa-Mensah stated, “Nana Dormaahene, respectfully, if the Golden Stool is from the sky or not, then so what? The conversations you were having, what beneficial interest will that bring to the Bono people? There are a lot of pressing issues you could have addressed instead of talking about the Golden Stool.
“You had the perfect opportunity to talk about development and how to support the region, but what you did instead was driven by personal interest. What have you done for the people of Dormaa to show off?”
He continued, “Whether the Golden Stool came from the skies or not, it belongs to the Asantes and nothing else.
“You started this attack four years ago, but still, John Mahama continues to engage with the Asantes. Aren’t you tired, Nana Dormaahene? You did this for the NDC, and now that the NDC is in power, you are still attacking the Asantes.”
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