“I will never forget what they’ve done to me” – Dormaahene reacts to the injunction preventing him from attending Brekumhene’s funeral
The Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Nana Agyeman Badu II, has addressed the recent legal injunction that restrained him from attending the final funeral rites of the late paramount chief of the Berekum Traditional Area, Daasebre Dr Amankona Diawuo II. The Sunyani High Court reportedly issued the injunction following concerns raised by Osabarima Kyere Yeboah Darteh II of the Berekum Traditional Council, anticipating potential disruptions to peace due to conflicting attendance plans during the burial.
Legal Intervention and Conflicting Attendance Plans
Sources reveal that the legal action was prompted by the Dormaahene’s intention to attend the funeral concurrently with the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. Fearing possible clashes arising from overlapping attendance plans, Osabarima Kyere Yeboah Darteh II sought legal intervention to ensure a smooth funeral process.
Dormaahene’s Response
Addressing the matter in a video circulating on social media, Dormaahene expressed that he received advice from both the Minister for National Security and the Minister for Chieftaincy against attending the funeral. Although he claimed not to be disturbed by the turn of events, he conveyed a mix of amusement and sadness.
Words from Dormaahene
“The Minister for National Security called me; the Minister for Chieftaincy called me, and when I listened to what they were saying, I was amused and at the same time sad. But I am not disturbed by this because I’m the one who was going to honor the Berekumhene … I have nothing to say regarding what has happened. But I would forever remember what has happened. One day, I would become important to the people of Berekum,” Dormaahene expressed in Twi.
