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ASANTEHENE DETHRONES SABRONUM CHIEFS OVER ILLEGAL MINING SCANDAL

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In a decisive move against corruption and environmental degradation, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has stripped the Gyasehene of Sabronum, Nana Gyau Baffour Atuonin, along with two other high-ranking chiefs, of their titles and responsibilities. This stern action comes in response to their involvement in illegal mining activities that have been wreaking havoc on the region's farmlands and water bodies.

 

The Asantehene's decision follows mounting agitation from local youth and residents who have voiced their grievances about the destruction caused by unauthorized mining operations in the Sabronum area. Their concerns were formalized in a petition presented to the Asanteman Traditional Council, prompting a thorough investigation into the matter.

 

On Monday, the Asantehene convened a meeting at the Manhyia Palace, summoning the implicated chiefs—Gyasehene Nana Gyau Baffour Atuonin, Akyeamehene Nana Osei Kwadwo, and Baamuhene Nana Tabiri Gyansah. The gathering was convened to address their involvement in the illegal mining activities that have severely impacted the local environment and agricultural productivity.

 

The decision to destool the chiefs was based on a comprehensive report from the National Bureau of Investigation, which was submitted to the Asantehene following his directive for an inquiry into the illegal mining operations in Sabronum. The report highlighted the severe environmental damage and the chiefs' complicity in these activities.

 

In a stern warning, the Asantehene threatened to pursue legal action against the chiefs if they persisted in their illegal mining endeavors. This ultimatum underscores his commitment to upholding traditional authority and protecting the region's natural resources from exploitation.

 

The controversy surrounding the chiefs reached a boiling point last week when the youth of Sabronum expressed their frustration over the chiefs' failure to address the illegal mining issue during a council meeting. Their lack of response further fueled public dissatisfaction and led to the formal petition for their removal.

 

With the chiefs now removed from their positions, a new leader has been nominated and selected to oversee the affairs of the Sabronum community. This leadership change aims to restore order and focus on the sustainable management of local resources.

 

The Asantehene’s decisive action highlights his ongoing efforts to tackle illegal mining and enforce ethical standards among traditional rulers within the Asante Kingdom. By addressing the corruption and environmental harm associated with illegal mining, he hopes to set a precedent for accountability and stewardship among his chiefs.

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