The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has destooled Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, the Kenyase II Manhene, bringing to an end his remarkable 89-year reign as Paramount Chief.
The decision was announced during a meeting of the Asanteman Traditional Council on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Nana Kwabena Nsia Ababio, who was enstooled in 1937, was recognised as the longest-reigning Paramount Chief in Asanteman. His 89-year reign is regarded as one of the longest in the history of the Asante Kingdom, spanning several generations and significant periods of social and cultural change.
According to reports from the proceedings of the Traditional Council, the destoolment followed findings that the Kenyase II Manhene had violated Asante customs and traditions.
The Asantehene also ordered the destoolment of nearly all the kingmakers associated with the Kenyase II Traditional Area after they were found to have breached their oath of office.
However, the Kontihene was spared the sanctions, while the Akyeame and other linguists who had earlier been destooled were reinstated by the Asantehene.