"Asante Golden Stool 'Sika Dwa Kofi' Looked Welded, Not Commanded": Dormaahene Claims
- Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr Agyemang Badu II has stirred controversy with comments about the Asante Golden Stool, challenging its divine origin
- He suggested that the stool, unveiled during Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's Silver Jubilee, appeared welded rather than descended from the sky
- The Dormaahene's remarks on 'Sika Dwa Kofi' have sparked strong reactions among Ghanaians, particularly due to the stool's cultural significance
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Dormaahene, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr Agyemang Badu II, has sparked yet another controversy with his recent comments about the origins of the Asante Golden Stool, popularly known as the Sika Dwa Kofi.
The Golden Stool, a sacred symbol of the Ashanti kingdom, is historically said to have been commanded from the sky by Okomfo Anokye, the first priest of the Ashanti Kingdom, on a Friday night in 1700, and placed on the lap of the first Asante king, Nana Osei Tutu I.
Source: UGC
However, according to the Dormaahene, who is the President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs and Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Council, the claim that the Golden Stool descended from the sky is false.
Speaking at the launch of the Bonokyempem Council, the Dormaahene pointed to the recent public appearance of the Sika Dwa Kofi during Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's Silver Jubilee celebration and suggested that the stool's design indicates it was welded, rather than divinely summoned.
"As for this one, I will say it. If anyone tells you they can summon something to descend from the sky, it’s a lie. Didn’t you see when the Golden Stool was recently unveiled? It looked welded,” he questioned.
Watch the Dormaahene's video about the Golden Stool below:
Dormaahene's claims about Golden Stool spark reactions
The Dormaahene's remarks have raised eyebrows and sparked social media reactions, given the deep cultural significance of the Golden Stool.
YEN.com.gh has compiled a few of these reactions below:
@benjaminay2 said:
"He’s from the aduana clan and according to legend, their forefathers came out of a rock, and they were led by a dog that spit fire from its mouth. Does he believe in those as well?"
@theNanaPoku replied:
"Get your facts right man. You claim you're half dormaa nso wo nim hwee..came from deɛn rock?"
@MaameEsiGold also said:
"This man likes agenda oohhh . Anyway when I grew up I realized everything they said was just a myth. But hey their people still want to believe it so let’s let them be wai."
@Nkosooheneal commented:
"You have to throw a dig at the Asante man before you’ll b relevant so it’s understandable. Make he go on."
@Atongo4gh also commented:
"This man will not fail to seize every opportunity to cause violence. Anyway, I believe what he's saying. Who witnessed the descending of the golden stool?"
Source: Facebook
Otumfuo announces Nana Konadu Yiadom III's death
YEN.com.gh also reported that at the Asanteman Council meeting on August 11, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II had informed Asanteman of the passing of Asantehemaa.
The queen mother, who had died at 98 years old, was the 14th Asantehemaa of the Asante Kingdom. It was an emotional moment when her death was announced.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
