Otumfuo storms Berekum in Bono Region Nov. 23

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, is set to visit Berekum, one of the traditional areas in the Bono Region that owe allegiance to the Golden Stool, on November 23, 2023.

The King will be in the town for the ‘doteyie’ (burial rites) of Berekumanhene, Daasebre Amankona Diawuo II.

His Majesty will be accompanied a large delegation including his chiefs and courtiers.

Speaking through

Speaking through his linguist, Baffour Osei Kwame Kantankrakyi, at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, November 13, 2023, he said the entire Kumasi chiefs will join the King for the funeral of the late Omanhene.

“Berekum is Otumfuo’s town, “ the linguist said, and added that His Majesty will be going there as custom and tradition demands .

Oath

In November 2013, Daasebre Amankona  Diawuo II swore the oath of allegiance to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

The late Omanhene, who was known in private life as Dr Leo Ofori, was a member of the Kontire division of the Asanteman Council.

He was a surgeon who last worked at the Sunyani Regional Hospital.

History

History has it that, upon defeating Domaa and Gyaman, Asantehene Opoku Ware Katakyie decided to settle some of the captured people and some fighters in the area. The intent was to check, especially, Dormaa (Wam).

The group was reinforced by settlers sent from Asante Asokore, and other areas such as Adanse to serve as a buffer and serve as surveillance on the Domaa and Gyaman.

Following a number of developments including machinations by the British colonial administration, Berekum left the Asanteman Council.

Later, Nana Berekumhene decided to return home to Asanteman.