The town of Awua Dumase in the Bono Region remains in a leadership crisis as a chieftaincy dispute has halted the installation of a new chief.
The ongoing contention, centered around the legitimacy of the Queen Mother and her chosen candidate, has left the stool vacant and the community in uncertainty.
At the heart of the dispute is a legal challenge questioning the Queen Mother’s royal lineage, with critics arguing that she lacks the authority to select a successor.
Additionally, concerns have been raised about the eligibility of her preferred candidate, who is also alleged not to be of royal descent. These claims have deepened divisions within the town, further complicating the succession process.
To resolve the matter, a committee has been tasked with investigating the legitimacy of the Queen Mother and her nominee, determining the rightful path forward by the Asanteman Council led by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
Until a decision is reached, Awua Dumase remains without a chief, creating a power vacuum that affects governance and traditional authority in the area.
The absence of a leader in Awua Dumase has also delayed the elevation of Fiapre to paramountcy.
Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has made it clear that Fiapre’s status upgrade can only proceed once Awua Dumase has a substantive chief installed. His stance underscores the importance of upholding tradition and ensuring proper leadership structures within Asanteman.
As the committee continues its investigations, the people of Awua Dumase and the wider Asanteman community await a resolution that will restore stability and uphold the integrity of their chieftaincy system.
