In an uncharacteristic move, the Ashantehene took direct aim at Dormaahene at the first Council Meeting in the Ashanti Region for the year 2022.
Otumfuo responded to the Dormaahene’s words one after the other, including an allegation by the Dormaahene that some tribes still want to make others “their subjects.”
It will be remembered that Oseadeyo Agyemang Badu II revisited Ashanti history a few weeks ago, explaining the origin of Asantes and the true meaning of Kumasi.
The ancient people who stayed in modern-day Kumasi were slaves to the Denkyirahene, according to Oseadeyo, quoting Rattray.
Their main responsibility was to cut wood for him with an ax. They were known as Akuma Ase Fo, which translates to “Axe descendants or inhabitants.”
The women were tasked with carrying red clay to the Palace of Denkyirahene on a daily basis. “We, the Dormass, are so powerful that we severed the heads of several Asante chiefs in my Palace.”
Throughout history, we have slashed their heads. How can you be more powerful than someone who conquered you seven times in a war, killed your war Lords and chiefs, and kidnapped you?” Dormaahene interrogated. “
They should stop distorting their history for the sake of appearances.” Okomfo Anokye did not plant the KUM TREE that later became KUMASI; they got the name from their servant jobs cutting firewood with an axe.
“Kumasi AKUMA ASE FO (Kumasi)” According to the chief. The Otumfuo responded calmly to the allegations.
He also warned subchiefs outside the Ashanti Region who have sworn allegiance to Asanteman not to waver because he will continue to ensure their development and lifting.
Asanteman only asks for their loyalty and sacrifice in return. “If you are unable to fight for Ashanteman, please release your seat to those who can.
” “You don’t deserve the seat if you can’t sacrifice like our forefathers,” he said. “Anyone attempting to raise his or her shoulders in Bono East must do so with caution, not under my supervision.”
If you claim to be a man, I also claim to be a man. And in 1948, my uncle lifted you up with Drobohene.” Otumfuo elaborated.
He fired Dormaahene for claiming that some tribes want to subjugate others and should be opposed.
“If you say today that no one can make the other a subject, who here is making the other a servant?” “No one has made the next-door neighbor a servant,” he insisted.
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