Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II has stated his desire to resolve problems with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The Dormaahene made the vow during a visit by the New Force’s presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako, commonly known as Cheddar.
Cheddar, on a regional trip to support his campaign, visited Dormaahene’s palace and advocated for peace between Dormaahene and Otumfuo. He emphasized the need of unity, saying, “Otumfuo and Osagyefo are two significant names, and both are chiefs.” They would not have become chiefs unless God had bestowed His favors on them. “But everything happens for a reason.”
Offering symbolic drinks as a peace gesture, he said, “I came here with drinks to soothe you, and I will appeal on Otumfuo’s behalf to end all grievances between the two of you. I, Nana Kwame Bediako, am sacrificing my head in the name of peace. If you two can work together, Ghana will be at peace. However, if there is separation, we are also separated. If what I am asking them to accomplish is not possible, they should behead me.”
Dormaahene responded by assuring Cheddar that he would work to make peace with Otumfuo and thanking him for his daring statements.
“What he said left me stunned. He has addressed subjects that our country’s leaders cannot discuss. Who does not want peace? I have thought about it, and I assure him that his efforts will not be in useless. If Ghana’s 1992 constitution had not prohibited chiefs from entering in politics, I would have expressed my support for him.”
Dormaahene has been a vociferous critic of the Asantehene’s acts, particularly his perceived overreach in traditional authority. Their tense relationship has repeatedly garnered media attention, with Dormaahene recently objecting to Otumfuo’s elevation of Fiaprehene to paramount status, which Dormaahene believes surpasses the Asantehene’s power.
Dormaahene’s latest words indicate a hopeful move toward reconciliation, notwithstanding persistent tensions between him and Asantehene.
