Bono Chieftaincy Crisis Deepens as Queenmother Enstools New Sunyanimanhene Amid Dual Installations
In a dramatic escalation, the Queenmother of Sunyani has enstooled a new Sunyanimanhene, creating a third claimant to the title and deepening a longstanding factional dispute in Bono’s regional capital. 1. A Rift Within Two Rival Factions Previously, two factions in Sunyani had each installed separate chiefs following the death of the late Nana Bosoma Asor Nkrawiri II. Seizing the moment, the Queenmother has added her own choice to the mix, signaling a deep internal division among local traditional authorities. 2. Sanctions and Disputes In response, the Sunyani Traditional Council has taken action—suspending the Queenmother, Nana Akosua Dua Asor Sika Brayie II, over her unilateral installation. Meanwhile, appeals and disputes continue to unfold before the Bono Regional House of Chiefs and the National House, highlighting procedural and authority gridlock. Why It Matters IssueSignificanceCultural AuthorityDual or rival chiefs threaten unity and […]