The Asante Mamponghemaa, Nana Afrakoma Difie, has nominated lexlie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu a new chief to ascend the stool of the Asante Mampong Traditional Area, following the passing of the late Dasebre Osei Bonsu II.
The nominee, whose traditional name has not yet been officially announced to the public, is expected to succeed the late paramount chief as the next Asante Mamponghene, pending formal approval by the kingmakers of the Mampong Traditional Council.
In line with Asante custom and tradition, the nomination will subsequently be presented to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for final endorsement before the new chief is formally introduced and enstooled.
Sources within the Mampong Traditional Area indicate that the nomination process was peaceful, despite rejection by some members of the royal families.
The queen mother and elders reaching consensus on the chosen candidate after several rounds of consultations.
News of the nomination sparked jubilation among some royal family memners across Asante Mampong, where residents expressed excitement and relief at the progress made in filling the vacant paramount stool.
Many community members were seen celebrating in the streets, describing the decision as a new beginning for the area under heavy security presence.
The late Dasebre Osei Bonsu II, who passed away in 205, reigned for over two decades and was widely respected for his leadership, contributions to education, and role in maintaining peace and development within Mampong and the Asante Kingdom.
The Mampong stool is one of the most prominent in the Asante Kingdom, regarded as the Silver Stool of Asanteman and the traditional seat of the Krontihene (second-in-command) to the Asantehene.
The occupant of the stool also plays a key role in the governance of the Ashanti traditional hierarchy and serves as acting Asantehene in the king’s absence.
The new Mamponghene, once confirmed, is expected to continue the legacy of his predecessor by promoting unity, development, and cultural preservation in the traditional area.
The official presentation and swearing-in ceremony before Otumfuo Osei Tutu II are expected to take place in the coming weeks.
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Name : Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu
Date of birth : 14th March 1974
Educational background :
City of Kumasi School.
Prempeh College
Bsc Geometric Engineering Knust
Masters Geo-Information and Earth Observation University of Twente Netherlands.
Second Masters Computational Science and Engineering University of Munich Germany
Work experience – Two decades experience Senior Software and Geospatial Systems Strategist. And currently, Product and Service Group Manager GAF AG Germany.
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