Mamponghemaa Chooses Candidate to Succeed the Late Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu II
- Mamponghemaa Nana Agyakoma Difie II has selected Nana Osei Bonsu to succeed the late Mamponghemaa Daasebre Osei Bonsu II
- The new candidate to occupy the second most powerful stool in the Asante kingdom was selected after a ceremony on Monday, October 13
- A huge frenzy erupted on social media after the new royal leader for Asante Mampong was announced
The Queen Mother of Asante Mampong has announced a nominee to replace the late Mamponghemaa Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, who died in April 2025.
Source: Facebook
The newly nominated king, Nana Osei Bonsu, was officially introduced after a traditional council meeting on October 13, 2025.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the king was carried shoulder high and heralded for his new milestone.
As per Asante customs, Nana Osei Bonsu would be presented to the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for approval, after which the nomination process would be completed.
Source: Facebook
Who is Nana Osei Bonsu?
Nana Osei Bonsu is believed to be the biological brother of Mamponghemaa Nana Agyakoma Difie II.
Born on March 14, 1974, Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu had his early education at City of Kumasi School before proceeding to Prempeh College and later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geometric Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
He further pursued a Master’s degree in Geo-Information and Earth Observation at the University of Twente in the Netherlands, followed by a second Master’s in Computational Science and Engineering from the University of Munich, Germany.
Professionally, Osei-Bonsu has over two decades of experience as a senior software and geospatial systems strategist.
He currently serves as the Product and Service Group Manager at GAF AG, Germany, where he oversees cutting-edge projects in geospatial solutions and digital engineering.
New Mamponghene stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.
@kofi_nyansani said:
"51-year-old Leslie Nkansah Osei-Bonsu is on pending as newly Mamponghene."
@andrew692633 commented:
"Congratulations to him. He’s a leader."
@ReaganAkowuah noted:
"Great man. With humility, he will go far. Long live Asanteman!"
@GyapKay shared:
"Alo ‘historian’ here. Lemme add noko fioo. Boahen Anantuo‘s role in the victory of the Denkyira War earned the Mamponghene the role of ‘veep’ of the whole Piiaaw (Occupant of the silver stool). So if Piiaaw administration block gives him the green,he’ll become the new 2IC."
Mampong elders reject Mahama's MCE nominee
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that elders of Asante Mampong have expressed strong opposition to President John Mahama's appointment of Yakubu Issifu, a northerner, as the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the area.
President John Dramani Mahama nominated Yakubu Issifu as the MCE for the Asante Mampong Municipal Assembly on Thursday, July 17, 2025, pending approval by the assembly members.
The elders said they consider Yakubu Issifu's appointment disrespectful to the local community, particularly given statements from some NDC members suggesting they would not accept an Asante as MCE in the municipality.
Source: YEN.com.gh
