Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II
Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Nana Freduah Agyemang Badu II (born Daniel Mensah, 27 May 1966) is a Ghanaian traditional ruler who is the Omanhene (or paramount chief) of the Dormaa traditional area (Dormaaman) in Ghana. A grand durbar of chief, dignitaries, parliamentarians, government functionaries, ministers of state, Bonohene of Ivory Coast - Nana Agyeman Adinkrah II and distinguished citizens of Dormaa were present to outdoor Osagyefo, July 25, 1999. He is the President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs.[1][2][3]
Biography
[edit]Early life
[edit]Born on May 27, 1966, he was given the name Daniel Mensah. He ascended to the throne at the age of 33, following the passing of his uncle, Osagyefo Oseadeyo Agyemang Badu I.[4] Osaagyefo Oseadeayo has done well for himself in academia, he attained his first degree from the university of Ghana, continued his post-graduate studies in Ghana and abroad. Osaagyefo now holds a doctorate in law unlike those with honorary doctorates. He is undoubtedly the most respected Paramount Chief in Ghana as we speak now.
However he can’t disclose where he had his postgraduate studies! His postgraduate in uk is doubtful
The A-B-C-D States
[edit]The chiefs and queen mothers from the four Dormaa divisions of Abesim in the Sunyani Municipality, Bomaa in the Tano South Municipality of Ahafo Region, Chiraa in the Sunyani West Municipality and Dormaa-Ahenkro form the Dormaa-State under Osagyefo Osedeayo stool.
Palace
[edit]Abanpredease (Dormaahene's Palace) is the royal palace of the Omanhene of Dormaa-man. It is located in Dormaa Ahenkro, in the Bono Region of Ghana. The name Abanpredease is also otherwise ascribed to the kingdom's royal family as well.[5] There are over 200 plus towns in Bono, Ahafo and other regions that serve Abanpredease as of 2024. Interesting fact: Abranpredease is arguably the biggest palace in bono community, and it has a zoo.
Duties
[edit]As a High Court judge, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo presides over legal matters in a Fast Track High Court in Greater Accra region. Thus, he is believed to have a better understanding of human rights issues and the need to uphold them. He is the current head of the judicial committee at the National House of chiefs and oversees all their legal matters.
Interesting facts
[edit]The paramount chief of Akwamufie "Odeneho" in the eastern region happens to be the twin brother of the paramount chief Dormaa state "Oseadeayo Stool". The uncle to both stools is the famous and astute great chief Nana Ansah Sasraku I of Akwamu (succeeded by Nana Addo Panin and Nana Basua). Dormaa like Akwamu had a well organised army led by Osaagyefo which made them a force to reckon with.[6] There is a whole lot of controversies surrounding who the true Aduana piesie is, but authentic history can never be diluted as to who holds this title, Dormaahene who occupies on the "OSEADEAYO STOOL"
References
[edit]- ^ "Dormaa chiefs unveil Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang-Badu's 20th anniversary". Graphic Online. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Osagyefo Agyeman Badu II elected President of Bono Regional House of Chiefs". GhanaWeb. 2 October 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Dormaahene celebrates 22nd anniversary of his enstoolment, calls for protection of environment - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 8 June 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2022.
- ^ "Dormaa chiefs unveil Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang-Badu's 20th anniversary". graphic.com.gh. 12 October 2019. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
- ^ "Abanpredease Palace". www.africabizinfo.com. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Ghana Ethnic Groups".