The Overlord of the Denkyira Traditional Area, Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV, has announced his decision to withdraw the Kronkohene title from the Chief of Nyinasu over what he described as a persistent disregard for the authority of the Denkyira Stool and the continued pursuit of legal action against the traditional leadership.
Addressing members of the Denkyira Oman Council at Amponsem Ahenfie in Dunkwa-on-Offin on Tuesday, the Denkyirahene stated that the Nyinawusuhene, who also serves as Kronkohene, had taken the Denkyirahene, the Denkyirahemaa Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, some traditional leaders, and the Denkyira State to court over ownership of lands within the traditional area.
The Denkyirahene recalled that during his installation as the 26th King of Denkyira in October 2025, he appealed to all sub-chiefs to withdraw any pending court cases involving chieftaincy or traditional matters and instead submit them to the palace for amicable settlement in the interest of peace and unity.
He said he had made it clear that any chief who ignored the directive would face sanctions.
According to him, the Nyinawusuhene’s decision to continue with the court action demonstrates his willingness to remain under the authority of the Denkyira Stool. Consequently, the Denkyirahene has directed the family of the Nyinawusuhene to appear before him within two weeks to justify why the Kronko title should not be withdrawn and conferred on another qualified family.
Dunkwahene’s Paramountcy Bid
The Denkyirahene also addressed reports that the Dunkwahene has petitioned the Central Regional House of Chiefs, seeking recognition as a Paramount Chief and claiming that Dunkwa is not part of the Denkyira Kingdom.
Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV maintained that no institution has the authority to grant paramountcy to the Dunkwahene while he remains under the jurisdiction of the Denkyira Traditional Council.
He insisted that as long as Dunkwa remains under the jurisdiction of Denkyira Kingdom, the Dunkwahene cannot be elevated to the status of a Paramount Chief within the traditional area.
Assurance to Compound Residents
On the issue of land ownership, the Denkyirahene responded to reports that an investor had allegedly purchased land at the Compound, a suburb of Dunkwa and had directed about 32 households occupying the land to vacate by June 30, 2026.
The King assured the affected residents that they should not be intimidated or leave their homes.
He advised anyone claiming to have purchased the land to seek a refund from the individual or group that sold it, insisting that no lawful owner of the land could evict the residents without the consent of the traditional authority.
Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV reaffirmed that, by custom and tradition, all lands within the Denkyira Kingdom are held in trust by the Paramount Stool, and pledged not to allow any individual or investor to displace residents from their homes unlawfully.
The Denkyirahene reiterated his commitment to preserving peace, unity, justice and orderly development throughout the Denkyira Kingdom, while urging all traditional leaders to respect the authority of the Paramount Stool and resolve disputes through customary mechanisms rather than prolonged litigation.
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Source: Kofi Konadu of Amponsem Ahenfie, Dunkwa-on-Offin/ATLFMNEWS
