The Asantehene has destooled his senior linguist, Kyeame Kofi Nti, after the Asanteman Council found him guilty of multiple allegations including misconduct, abuse of authority and questions over his royal lineage, traditional authorities said.
The decision was taken on Monday (20 April) at an Asanteman Council meeting presided over by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, following complaints lodged by several individuals within the traditional hierarchy.
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Kofi Nti, who served as Otumfuo’s linguist, was accused of offences including alleged violence, extortion, denigration of the Great Oath and exceeding his traditional authority.
One of the key issues raised before the Council was a challenge to his royal lineage, with accusers questioning his eligibility to hold such a senior position within the Asante court.
He was also cited for failing to counter an oath invoked against him in March 2026, with his defence that he needed to first inform the Asantehene rejected by Council members.
During proceedings, Otumfuo said he had initially been willing to forgive some of the alleged offences but insisted the accused must defend his claim to royalty.
“Because of Bekwaihene, I was willing to forgive all other offences. However, I give you the opportunity to defend yourself on royalty,” he said during the hearing.
Kofi Nti was ultimately unable to respond to the oath, a development that led the Council to order his immediate destoolment.
As part of customary practice, his traditional sandals were removed at the meeting, and directives were issued for rites to formally strip him of his office and associated privileges.
The destoolment of a Kyeame, a senior linguist and close adviser to the Asantehene, is considered rare and underscores the strict enforcement of discipline and traditional authority within the Ashanti Kingdom.
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