Asantehene rejects inclusion of queen mothers in House of Chiefs sittings

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Sul 6 hours ago

A VERY WISE DECISION OTUMFUO.... MY LOVE FOR YOU STRENGTHEN EACH AND ANYTIME YOU TALK

A VERY WISE DECISION OTUMFUO.... MY LOVE FOR YOU STRENGTHEN EACH AND ANYTIME YOU TALK
Dr Mumbi Seraki 6 hours ago

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine......for instance 15 paracetamol at once. Or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine......for instance 15 paracetamol at once. Or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.
DotCom 5 hours ago

Traditions are a gateway to our past so sometimes it is important to keep some of them the way they are. It would be good if chiefs and all custodians of our traditions explain the value of keeping those customs and tradition ...
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Traditions are a gateway to our past so sometimes it is important to keep some of them the way they are. It would be good if chiefs and all custodians of our traditions explain the value of keeping those customs and traditions so that people understand the need to keep them. If they don't mean much and are not relevant to today's experiences, then we need to ignore them and move on with time.
Nzema K 3 hours ago

An old primitive king. It implies that a woman will never be made a chief or king in Ashanti. What have they done wrong

An old primitive king. It implies that a woman will never be made a chief or king in Ashanti. What have they done wrong
Jr 3 hours ago

Foolish boy! Yes, no woman will be King of Asante, because that's not our culture. Fools like you in the name of so-called civilization have lost touch with what defines you, and you're now on an envy spree, wishing all other ...
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Foolish boy! Yes, no woman will be King of Asante, because that's not our culture. Fools like you in the name of so-called civilization have lost touch with what defines you, and you're now on an envy spree, wishing all others to be like you.
Baba Siaka Stevens 2 hours ago

Ashantis should not allow this hungry and selfish politicians to invade their culture and customs, Asantehene is not a member of National House of Chiefs therefore he is not obliged to kotow to your 1992 chieftaincy laws, wh ...
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Ashantis should not allow this hungry and selfish politicians to invade their culture and customs, Asantehene is not a member of National House of Chiefs therefore he is not obliged to kotow to your 1992 chieftaincy laws, when Ashantis were building their enviable Kingdom and marketing their culture to the global communities some were selling their lands and throwing away their language and culture, some were also fighting among themselves instead of coming together to unite for their wellbeing, away with that bogus chieftaincy laws from Ashantis
Yaok 47 minutes ago

But at the same time,he should tone down his language.

But at the same time,he should tone down his language.
Jr 6 hours ago

This is wrong. The 1992 constitution of Ghana prumolgate equality and inclusivity. The house of chiefs make decisions that affect both queen mothers and chiefs, hence the former must be included in that regard.

This is wrong. The 1992 constitution of Ghana prumolgate equality and inclusivity. The house of chiefs make decisions that affect both queen mothers and chiefs, hence the former must be included in that regard.
Demetrius 6 hours ago

@Jr....
Where from the house of chiefs concept? Traditional chieftancy exist before the constitution and differs from area to area. Did you read between the lines of Asantehene's submissions? If the constitution is binding t ...
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@Jr....
Where from the house of chiefs concept? Traditional chieftancy exist before the constitution and differs from area to area. Did you read between the lines of Asantehene's submissions? If the constitution is binding the rules the Asantehene will not.
Nii 3 hours ago

@Jnr… Queen mothers are already included in decision making in the Asante culture. Pay attention to what he said. They, including Otumfuor were selected by women. Women offer valuable advice in selection of chiefs and othe ...
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@Jnr… Queen mothers are already included in decision making in the Asante culture. Pay attention to what he said. They, including Otumfuor were selected by women. Women offer valuable advice in selection of chiefs and other matters. Queen mothers anre highly respected in Asante culture. I’m not an Asante but the man made himself clear. According to the culture, they do so behind the scenes, whilst men represent the stool in public. Unless you want to counter his point by saying that the queen mothers’ decisions are not taken, what then do the queen mothers want in public seating of men?
Nanaba1 2 hours ago

Let your sister pay bridge price of her husband.

Let your sister pay bridge price of her husband.
Nsia 5 hours ago

In the grand scheme of things,who voted or elected Asantehene in Ghana? Our Asante custom is exactly the same as that of other Akan tribes/ states.There is no difference. Akan customs and culture existed in Adanse, Denkyira ...
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In the grand scheme of things,who voted or elected Asantehene in Ghana? Our Asante custom is exactly the same as that of other Akan tribes/ states.There is no difference. Akan customs and culture existed in Adanse, Denkyira, Brong, Ahafo , Juaben, Sefwi, Fante etc long before the creation of "Asante" in 1700. In fact, the Akwamus stsrted calling their Kings "Otumfuo " as far back as 1600s when Asante did not even ecxist as an entity , until it was plagiarised by Agyemang Prempeh 11 in 1935. Before that, none of our various Asantehene's bore the title "Otumfuo". The Akwamus had it first, and, that is an indisputable fact which can be proven.
The various tribes such as Adanse, Mampong, Juaben etc that came together to form "Asante" in the 1700s can willingly tell Asantehene that , they longer want to be part of that union. Today, Ghana is an entity. The purpose under which "Asante" was created in the early 1700s no longer exist. Who are they fighting now, Denkyira or what?Asantehene cannot form his own army, police,inland revenue or customs office within the Republic of Ghana. The govt should make that absolutely clear to him. Also, various tribes such as Adanse, Juaben etc should tell him that if he persist in usurping power from them, they will quit. After all, there is bugger- all he can do if that happens. Frankly, various govts in Ghana have been pampering Kwaku Dua for far too long. They should use the law to clip his wings. After all , he is a citizen of Ghana just like everybody else.And, the constitution of Ghana is above him. Every triibe or state existed long before modern Ghana came about in 1957. .And, we are all legally obliged to obey the constitution of the Republic of Ghana. Cheers!
Kweku 5 hours ago

Great responds

Great responds
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 3 hours ago

Massa, we don't want coed basketball here. We don't want women on the soccer pitch with us

Massa, we don't want coed basketball here. We don't want women on the soccer pitch with us
Ghanaba 5 hours ago

@Nsoa. Top notch submission. Ghana constitution reigns supreme. Our politicians must be bold to call a spade a spade. We ars one as a country called Ghana

@Nsoa. Top notch submission. Ghana constitution reigns supreme. Our politicians must be bold to call a spade a spade. We ars one as a country called Ghana
Jr 3 hours ago

And the constitution is what defines our various customs and traditions, as tribes right? You're so hollow.

And the constitution is what defines our various customs and traditions, as tribes right? You're so hollow.
Gaskia 4 hours ago

@Nsia, after all the "book" you wrote, I haven't read anything that addresses the Asantehene's objection to queenmothers' inclusion in the House of Chiefs.

@Nsia, after all the "book" you wrote, I haven't read anything that addresses the Asantehene's objection to queenmothers' inclusion in the House of Chiefs.
Nsia 3 hours ago

@Gaskia, if the govt of the Republic of Ghana decides to do that, there is bugger-all Kwaku Dua can do . I hope you get the import.Cheers!

@Gaskia, if the govt of the Republic of Ghana decides to do that, there is bugger-all Kwaku Dua can do . I hope you get the import.Cheers!
Gaskia 1 hour ago

Boss, I'm not an Ashanti, but I believe Ashanti queens respect tradition and the Asantehene, so they'll stay away from the House of CHIEFS' meetings, and there's "bugger all" the government can do. Hahahaha. Have a blessed we ...
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Boss, I'm not an Ashanti, but I believe Ashanti queens respect tradition and the Asantehene, so they'll stay away from the House of CHIEFS' meetings, and there's "bugger all" the government can do. Hahahaha. Have a blessed weekend, sir.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 4 hours ago

Asantehens believes that tradition supercedes the constitution and that traditional chieftains law existed before constitutional law. Therefore, why allow constitutional law which emanated or was borrowed from the English be ...
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Asantehens believes that tradition supercedes the constitution and that traditional chieftains law existed before constitutional law. Therefore, why allow constitutional law which emanated or was borrowed from the English be allowed to permeate chieftaincy matters? I think this is where he is coming from and this is how and why he has chosen to rely on the former to make his decision. Queen mothers choose kings so why can't they also massage traditional issues in the background? Like thebwoves of so many of our prime ministers and presidents we know the influence they have over these men in the bedrooms lol
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 3 hours ago

Like the wives ....

Like the wives ....
Kobie 3 hours ago

Jealous, remind yourself that the current occupant of the golden stool is only 26 years as our king. He is only maintaining Asante customs and tradition. Those who want to modernize their customs are free to do it. Count Asan ...
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Jealous, remind yourself that the current occupant of the golden stool is only 26 years as our king. He is only maintaining Asante customs and tradition. Those who want to modernize their customs are free to do it. Count Asante out. It is not about who was there before Adam. The king was clear in what he said that those who want to do that can do so but not in his Kingdom. Freedom of association. Asanteman refuses to be part. Leave us alone.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 3 hours ago

House of chief sittings is not the same as parliament of Ghana sittings..gh constitution does not apply within house of chief sittings and shouldn't. Only traditional law applies there,.so why change tradition? Unless you hav ...
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House of chief sittings is not the same as parliament of Ghana sittings..gh constitution does not apply within house of chief sittings and shouldn't. Only traditional law applies there,.so why change tradition? Unless you have a personal agenda will you do so. Eg why will you allow coed basketball in the nba? So you can use a flimsy foul against a female to score more points? Ebeiiiii!
Jr 3 hours ago

You're very stupid in the first place for calling him Kwaku Dua, as though he is your coequal. And just what makes you think the Juaben, Adanse, and the likes you just mentioned can their unilateral decisions break away from ...
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You're very stupid in the first place for calling him Kwaku Dua, as though he is your coequal. And just what makes you think the Juaben, Adanse, and the likes you just mentioned can their unilateral decisions break away from ASANTE? You obviously must be joking to think as such. Asanteman, as a union or whatever you want to describe it was forged with sacrifices; blood, the reason which sets it apart from all others. Apparently, that's the wish and envy of such fools like you, that Asanteman as powerful and as glorious as it is will be disgruntled, but hell no! We'll continue to wax stronger and stronger, and you had better braced up your foolish selves for it.
Agya Koo 4 hours ago

You people are funny. Let them pass the law and see if a single queen mother from Asante will join. We know and understand unity. We're who we're because of unity. No one can use the backdoor to disintegrate us. Asante ye Oma ...
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You people are funny. Let them pass the law and see if a single queen mother from Asante will join. We know and understand unity. We're who we're because of unity. No one can use the backdoor to disintegrate us. Asante ye Oman. Piawwww
WO DO MEA BRA! LET THE WILLING FORM THEIR HOUSE OF QUEENS! 3 hours ago

Its not by force. Other regions will eztablish their House of Queens funded by the government and deriving benefits from the govt. Let those not interested look on whilst the blessings pass them.

Left to some of you alone ...
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Its not by force. Other regions will eztablish their House of Queens funded by the government and deriving benefits from the govt. Let those not interested look on whilst the blessings pass them.

Left to some of you alone women will bot even ve allowed to vote!
Prime 2 hours ago

Sorry ooo bro. I taught you said passing blessing...
You and I know Asantes are already blessed so I wonder which meager blessings you are talking about here... You need it for your people. We may never need anything from yo ...
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Sorry ooo bro. I taught you said passing blessing...
You and I know Asantes are already blessed so I wonder which meager blessings you are talking about here... You need it for your people. We may never need anything from you.... Sorry take your blessings
Major 4 hours ago

Finally, Ive gotten one person to agree with me. Otumfuor, I salute you. I have always said we are allowing something bigger than us to swallow us whole and that time is coming when we will put our hands over our heads and cr ...
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Finally, Ive gotten one person to agree with me. Otumfuor, I salute you. I have always said we are allowing something bigger than us to swallow us whole and that time is coming when we will put our hands over our heads and cry but will be too late. This gender thing is a huge bomb getting ready to blust in our faces. We better watch out. See where it is getting to! We are going to watch our world crush under our own feet by our own hands. Women!, Women!! Women!!! Mhmm... But I blame the Men in power and/ or position. We wait to see.
Asantehene, once again I salute you.
Gaskia 3 hours ago

Does affirmative action and the constitution's non discrimination clause mean, for instance, that Black Queens players should also participate in Black Stars matches? And also, if queen mothers join sittings of the "House of ...
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Does affirmative action and the constitution's non discrimination clause mean, for instance, that Black Queens players should also participate in Black Stars matches? And also, if queen mothers join sittings of the "House of Chiefs", will the name of the Institution therefore be changed?
Kofi 3 hours ago

Asantehene want to write and dictate His own laws when Things doesnt suit him.He is creating His own laws within a country governed under a constitution.Culture and Traditions evolves,thats why there are so Many Changes and d ...
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Asantehene want to write and dictate His own laws when Things doesnt suit him.He is creating His own laws within a country governed under a constitution.Culture and Traditions evolves,thats why there are so Many Changes and development across the Globe.You dont rely on old Traditions because of self Interest.He is becoming a Problem in Ghana due to his authoritarian Statements. The world is moving fast but it seems He is living in a old Stone age Paradise.
BUT ASHANTI INHERITANCE LAW WAS CHANGED BY THE INTERSTASTE LAW! 3 hours ago

On this one Nana got it wrong, otherwise the abrafuor would still be going around cutting peoples head wirhout consequences!

On this one Nana got it wrong, otherwise the abrafuor would still be going around cutting peoples head wirhout consequences!
WOMEN CAN NEVER BE MEN - Patriot 3 hours ago

Do not turn women into men like as it has been done in the whiteman's societies. Women have their roles to play.Women can never be men.

Do not turn women into men like as it has been done in the whiteman's societies. Women have their roles to play.Women can never be men.
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Goodman 3 hours ago

God bless the king.

God bless the king.
12345 2 hours ago

we are playing so much in this country, how will the chieftancy ministry not consult with the chiefs before attempting this level of crass incompetence. our bane is the kind of democracy we practice, its not in our nature to ...
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we are playing so much in this country, how will the chieftancy ministry not consult with the chiefs before attempting this level of crass incompetence. our bane is the kind of democracy we practice, its not in our nature to be democratic. we need a level of autocratic leadership considering where we have come from.
madness
Osonoba 2 hours ago

I sometimes don't understand this Asantehene. Some years back, the Asantehene was the permanent president of the National House of Chiefs. Is he saying that that time the house of which his uncles were presiding has no power ...
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I sometimes don't understand this Asantehene. Some years back, the Asantehene was the permanent president of the National House of Chiefs. Is he saying that that time the house of which his uncles were presiding has no power over them? Ghana is not a monarchy. The Constitution of Ghana binds everyone. Asante is not a kingdom with its separate laws. Was he from Bawku when he was resolving their chieftaincy dispute? Didn't he used the Constitution and judgement from the courts in resolving the Bawku conflict? This is the beginning of a bigger problem. If all other paramount chiefs are to say that the National House of Chiefs has no power over them, what is going to happen?
Yaok 43 minutes ago

That has been their problem, they see the asantehene as superior to any king in Ghana.

That has been their problem, they see the asantehene as superior to any king in Ghana.
Baafi Donkor 2 hours ago

I like the boldness of my king.You see these politician want to destroy our traditions and culture but I know my Asante king will not allow that to happen in his own kingdom

I like the boldness of my king.You see these politician want to destroy our traditions and culture but I know my Asante king will not allow that to happen in his own kingdom
Ama 2 hours ago

Then let’s move for national house of queen mothers.

Then let’s move for national house of queen mothers.
Niiblue 2 hours ago

The constitution is the Supreme law of the land. Nobody born of a woman is above the Supreme law of the country. We make amendments on any democratic institution in the world and Ghana is not exception

The constitution is the Supreme law of the land. Nobody born of a woman is above the Supreme law of the country. We make amendments on any democratic institution in the world and Ghana is not exception
King 57 minutes ago

Captain's in one ship... (1) Tribal which hate one another because some king's think they are bigger than other(2) who is the government (3) what's the function of the king's (4) Are human being held as somebody's property's ...
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Captain's in one ship... (1) Tribal which hate one another because some king's think they are bigger than other(2) who is the government (3) what's the function of the king's (4) Are human being held as somebody's property's (5)Are human being Born as slave's for other's consumption (6) Could it be the Ashanti king is trying to say something people don't understand (7) Are Tribal king's under constitution of Government or have their own constitution which govern their Tribal if so then people can not be confused from generation to generation and must choose who to lead them...Each needs to have their own Identity and should be led by their chosen right... human soul should be Free from captivity of other's interest
King 5 minutes ago

In reality and looking at the problems it was human interest that create wars....inside tribe's create kings and inside kings create government.Now what I mean is that when kings Wake up and get tired why they fighting or hat ...
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In reality and looking at the problems it was human interest that create wars....inside tribe's create kings and inside kings create government.Now what I mean is that when kings Wake up and get tired why they fighting or hating one another there the government is formed.. Africans problem is that they have not let this tribal go away have not let the king's go away have not let the government and it's police system go away...Now we are at the stage of refined world...let's look at Europe and america they are enslaved big Time as well by government and police system they are not at the refined world yet...Now what's refined world? When you get there you will understand I think that's what you called heaven on Earth

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