In a landmark moment for the Abease Traditional Area, Obrenpong Kru Takyi II, Omanhene and President of the Abease Traditional Council, has successfully resolved a protracted 42-year-old family dispute within the Pramaso Clan, bringing an end to decades of division and paving the way for unity and development.
The dispute, which dated back to 1983, involved the Bosomase and Tutuase families over rightful custodianship of the Komfourkrom Odikro Stool. Though a ruling by the Bono Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs on May 12, 1983, affirmed the Tutuase family as the legitimate custodians, the conflict remained unresolved for decades. Repeated interventions by past Paramount Chiefs—Nana Takyi Afari and Nana Kokrokoo Nyumakwa, both of blessed memory—failed to permanently settle the matter.
Addressing a special gathering on Thursday, August 21, Obrenpong Kru Takyi II delivered a final ruling aimed at ending the long-standing rift.
“A leader does not sit aloof for conflict to destroy his home. This dispute has given me sleepless nights,” he said. “Komfourkrom is a fast-developing community, but the lack of unity among its elders has held it back. I plead with you to accept my verdict for the sake of peace and the future of your children.”
In his ruling, the Omanhene reaffirmed the Tutuase family as the rightful custodians of the Komfourkrom Odikro Stool and its Obapanin. Additionally, he announced the creation of a new stool for the Bosomase family, which will serve the Abease Paramount Stool—a decision aimed at fostering lasting peace and collaboration.
Obrenpong Kru Takyi II urged both families to view the outcome not as a win or loss, but as a collective victory for the Abease Traditional Area.
The ruling was warmly received by both factions. Mr. Asua Kwame, Abusuapanin of the Tutuase family, expressed deep gratitude to the Omanhene, praising his wisdom and calling for reconciliation. “We are one people with a shared heritage,” he said, extending a hand of unity to the Bosomase family.
Similarly, Mr. Kofi Kesse, Abusuapanin of the Bosomase family, described the decision as a “long-awaited relief” and pledged to uphold peace. “We are the same people and will continue to live together as one,” he affirmed.
Adding his voice, Nana Kwabena Kru, Gyasehene of the Abease Traditional Council and a member of the Bosomase family, remarked emotionally, “Today, I will have a sound sleep.” He lauded the Omanhene and the Council of Chiefs for finally bringing closure to a matter that had long divided their people.
The ruling has been hailed across Abease as a historic milestone and a testament to the leadership and peace-building vision of Obrenpong Kru Takyi II. Community members and traditional leaders alike view the resolution as a turning point for unity, cultural harmony, and development in Komfourkrom and the Abease Traditional Area as a whole.
Source: Padfm.com.gh/Iddrisu Adam Afuli
Registrar, Abease Traditional Council
