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Asantehene to reconstitute Asanteman Standing Committee due to ineffectiveness
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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has announced plans to reconstitute the Asanteman Standing Committee, an executive body of the Asanteman Council. During an Asanteman Council meeting on April 20, 2026, the king expressed dissatisfaction with the current committee's ineffectiveness, which he believes has led to misconduct in several paramountcies within the Asante Kingdom, including Sampa, Nkyeraa, Amantim, and parts of Asante Akyem. He stated that the committee's inactivity prevents the enforcement of court decisions on chieftaincy matters. The Asantehene cited examples where legitimate chiefs are unable to exert authority due to resistance. To address this, he has directed traditional rulers in the Ashanti, Bono, Bono East, Ahafo, and Asante Akyem areas to nominate two representatives each to form the new committee, aiming to restore order and reinforce traditional authority.
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