Any plot against Ashanti Kingdom will fail – Asantehene

 

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, has categorically stated that any scheme by the government, politicians, or other Ghanaian tribes against the Ashanti Kingdom will inevitably fail.

This forceful declaration was made on Thursday, February 8, 2024, during a durbar that marked the end of the 150-year Kuntunkuni festival, which was held in Manhyia to commemorate the Sagranti War.

Otumfuo asked all Ghanaians to come together for a common goal during the ceremony, stressing the significance of fostering national progress built on a foundation of peace.

He emphasized how the Ashanti Kingdom was historically transformed from a stand-alone state to a vital component of the Gold Coast, which is currently controlled by Ghana's 1992 constitution.

Otumfuo expressed worry over what appeared to be hostility toward the Ashanti people and questioned the rationale behind any anti-Ashanti feelings.

He emphasized the Kingdom's dedication to coexisting peacefully within the nation's lawful system and demanded an end to splinter plots.

Otumfuo mentioned the Golden Stool as the invincible soul of the Kingdom, symbolizing the Asanteman's tenacity. He explained the historical significance of the 1874 Sagrenti War, emphasizing how the Golden Stool overcame numerous obstacles to establish Asanteman's unbeatable status.

“Asante is alive. 150 years ago, the whites destroyed this city, but the Golden Stool remained. Various kinds of guns came to Kumasi, but the Golden Stool remained untouched. So far as the Golden Stool remains, no one can touch Asanteman. It is the soul of Asanteman and Nananom used their blood to protect it.”

“You will be overcome if you decide to take out Asante. All those who plot against the kingdom must stop. We live here in love…Politicians must know that power is transient. Use love to rule. If you rely on your power, remember that your time will end soon.”

“The Zongos are on our land, we live in peace. Ewes are here and we have Anloga here as well as Fantes New Town for Fantes. Why is our love being reciprocated with hatred? Let’s be united. All political parties must know that without Asante, Ghana cannot stand. We are not above anyone; we are equals but I won’t allow anyone to cheat us.”