The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has destooled the Ohwim Chief, Nana Kusi Baaye II over alleged involvement in galamsey operations and other criminal allegations.
Nana Kusi Baayi II is also accused of illegal land sales, desecrating the Great Oath, extortion.
During the Kumasi Traditional Council sitting on Monday, February 24, 2025, the chief who served his town for sixteen years was interrogated and assessed based on the charges levelled against him. He was then found guilty and subsequently destooled.
The initial reason for summon was for the reckless invocation of the Asantehene’s Great Oath (Ntamkese), an act considered deceitful to Otumfuo and a desecration of the Golden Stool.
However, His own family head and members of his royal family testified against him, accusing him of selling family lands under the pretense of acting on behalf of the Asantehene, only to later allocate them for illegal mining(galamsey).
Nana Baayi II still pleaded not guilty to all charges against him.
