Otumfuo: Cheddar Vows To Unite Asantehene And Dormaahene, Says "Take My Head If I Fail"

• New Force Movement's leader, Nana Kwame Bediako, has promised to resolve tensions between the Asantehene and the Dormaahene
• The presidential hopeful made the promise on a visit to the Dormaahene's palace as part of his campaign tour of the Bono Region
• According to Kwame Bediako, he would 'pay with his head' to ensure that tempers cooled down between the Ghanaian monarchs

The New Force Movement's presidential candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako, has vowed to unite the Asantehene and the Dormaahene.

He committed to resolving the longstanding dispute between Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and Osagyefo Agyemang Badu II during a visit to the latter's palace.

The visit to Dormaa, which formed part of the New Force leader's campaign tour of the Bono Region, saw him making the dramatic pledge.

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The Asantehene and Dormaahene's saga

The Dormaahene and the Asantehene have been in the news, with the former perceived as challenging the latter's 'authority' in videos on social media.

While many revere Otumfuo as a 'king', the Dormaahene has always maintained that there is no king in Ghana and that Otumfuo is a paramount chief.

Tensions transcended social media when the Dormaahene was barred from attending the Berekumhene's funeral on the same day as the Otumfuo.

Bediako promises to unite Otumfuo and Dormaahene

Taking note of the longstanding tensions, Bediako, also known as Freedom Jacob Caesar, promised to end the hostilities should he win power.

In a video shared on his social media platforms, the presidential hopeful engaged in detailed discussions with the Dormaahene and his council of chiefs.

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Expressed deep concern about the persistent tensions between the two traditional authorities, the New Force candidate promised to dedicate himself to fostering reconciliation between the two influential leaders.

In a remarkable statement underscoring the gravity of his pledge, he declared that he would 'pay with his head' to ensure peace reigned.

Watch his video below:

Otumfuo builds girls dorm at SEWASS

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was constructing a 600-bed girls' dormitory at the Sefwi Wiawso SHS.

The project, spearheaded by the Otumfuo Foundation, formed part of the Ghanaian king's 25th-anniversary celebration.

Photos online showed the building at an advanced stage and seemingly on course for completion on the scheduled date.

Source: YEN.com.gh