Franklin Cudjoe, the Founding President of IMANI Africa, has praised the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for de-stooling the Gyaasehene, Baamuhene, and Akyeamehene of Sabronum for their involvements in illegal mining, locally known as galamsey.

According to Cudjoe, the Asantehene demonstrated true leadership by taking action against individuals engaged in galamsey.

“This is leadership! Not the other one. Talk, talk, talk—wasting taxes on fake campaigns while keeping all his failed appointees in place,” he shared on his Facebook page.

Three chiefs were de-stooled by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for their alleged involvements in galamsey activities in the region.

The three chiefs — Sabronum Gyaasehene Nana Awua Gyau Atuomi; Sabronum Akyeamehene, and Baamuhene—were de-stooled by the Asantehene following a petition submitted by concerned residents of the traditional area.

These concerned residents are reportedly without a paramount chief.

During the Asanteman Council meeting at the Manhyia Palace on August 26, 2024, in a video posted by an X account, the Otumfuo de-stooled the trio and referred them to the police for prosecution.

The petition presented by the residents accused the Gyaasehene of engaging in illegal mining and contributing to the destruction of the area’s sole drinking water source, the River Asuonfou.

The Gyaasehene, however, denied the allegations.

His claim was backed by the Akyeamehene, but it backfired when the Baamuhene and other traditional rulers opposed it.

Testimonies during the meeting also revealed that many traditional leaders had been bribed by illegal miners and were involved in the galamsey activities.



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