The Overlord of the Denkyira Traditional Area, Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV, has announced plans to withdraw the Kronkohene title from the Chief of Nyinasu, citing what he described as persistent disregard for the authority of the Denkyira Stool and the continued pursuit of litigation against the traditional leadership.
Addressing members of the Denkyira Oman Council at Amponsem Ahenfie in Dunkwa-on-Offin on Tuesday, the Denkyirahene said the Nyinasuhene, who also serves as Kronkohene, had instituted a court action against the Denkyirahene, the Denkyirahemaa, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, some traditional leaders and the Denkyira State 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 pending court cases involving chieftaincy and traditional matters and 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 failed to comply with the directive would face sanctions.
According to him, the decision by the Nyinasuhene to continue with the legal action indicated an unwillingness to remain under the authority of the Denkyira Stool.
He therefore directed the family of the Nyinasuhene to appear before him within two weeks to explain why the Kronkohene title should not be withdrawn and conferred on another qualified family.
Touching on reports that the Dunkwahene had petitioned the Central Regional House of Chiefs for recognition as a Paramount Chief and claimed that Dunkwa was not part of the Denkyira Kingdom, the Denkyirahene maintained that no institution had the authority to grant such status while the chief remained under the Denkyira Traditional Council.
He stressed that as long as Dunkwa remained within the jurisdiction of the Denkyira Kingdom, the Dunkwahene could not be elevated to the status of a Paramount Chief.
On land ownership issues, the Denkyirahene addressed reports that an investor had allegedly purchased land at Compound, a suburb of Dunkwa-on-Offin, and directed about 32 households occupying the land to vacate by June 30, 2026.
He assured the affected residents that they should not be intimidated or leave their homes.
The Denkyirahene advised any person claiming ownership of the land through purchase to seek a refund from those who sold it, insisting that no lawful owner could evict the residents without the consent of the traditional authority.
He reaffirmed that, by custom and tradition, all lands within the Denkyira Kingdom were held in trust by the Paramount Stool and pledged not to allow any individual or investor to unlawfully displace residents.
The Denkyirahene reiterated his commitment to preserving peace, unity, justice and orderly development throughout the Denkyira Kingdom and urged traditional leaders to respect the authority of the Paramount Stool and resolve disputes through customary mechanisms rather than prolonged litigation.
By Kofi Konadu, Amponsem Ahenfie, Dunkwa-on-Offin
