[ 2014-03-10 ]

Okyehene reinstates Kyebi-Afisahene
After almost a decade of fierce chieftaincy
litigation between the Okyehene and the chief of
Kyebi-Afiesa which led to the latter's
destoolment, a ritual has been performed at the
Oforipanin fie in Kyebi to reinstate him.

The Afiesahene, Otafirigya Agyeman Kumaning II,
was accused of engaging in conducts that
contravene the values and traditions of Okyeman.

However, after a careful study of the matter, the
Okyeman State Council and its King,Osagyefo
Amoatia Ofori Panin, have backed down on their
earlier decision and reinstated the 60 year old
auditor.

Kyebi town was thrown into a state of celebration
following news of the Afiesahene's reinstatement
as residents and well-wishers joined family
members to march through the principal streets of
the town amid drumming and dancing.

The elated Otafirigya Agyeman Kumaning II,
addressing a gathering of chiefs and elders of
Afiesa, was full of praise to "His Royal Majesty",
Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin.

‘’I want to laud the Okyehene for exhibiting
his fatherly love by hearing me out. It isn’t
any leader who will act as Osagyefo. I can only
assure him and my people of my commitment and
adherence to the traditional norms and customs of
Okyeman’’, he stated.

He also pledged his support to the Okyehene’s
resolve to fighting illegal mining in the area.

Okyeman is a traditional area in the Eastern
Region of Ghana. Kyebi is the capital of the East
Akim Municipal District of the region.

Source - Kofi Siaw,Kyebi

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