The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu has sent a warning to Queens in Asanteman over the formation of associations.
According to the Asantehene, the Chiefs get their power from the Queens, therefore, their recent behaviour will undermine the power of the Chiefs.
Addressing the Asanteman Council at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, the Asantehene reminded the Queens that their role is to ‘advice the Chiefs’ not to overtake them.
“These days I have noticed some of the queen mothers are rising up and forming associations. Those from Ashanti, Brong Ahafo [now Bono Region, Ahafo Region and Bono East Region] and others and they quickly rush to Accra and other places with their associations, be careful that is not how it is supposed to be. Let me be clear with you, wherever you go in government, nothing could be done unless they come to me first. I’m monitoring.
“You queen mother are to sit behind and beside your chiefs. You are to advise us that is how it is planned. If we do something wrong you take us home and advise us that is where you talk to us. Our power as men is even with you women. You are to advise us not to overtake us. The queen mother role is not meant for fashion and taking nice pictures,” Otumfuo warned.
by: Nana Asabere
