In what has been described as a historic and unprecedented moment, the Omanhene and President of Abease Traditional Council, Obrenpong Kru Takyi II, has successfully resolved a 42-year-old family dispute that has plagued the Pramaso Clan of Abease.
The dispute, which involved the Bosomase and Tutuase families, began in 1983 over the rightful custodianship of the Komfourkrom Odikro Stool.
For decades, the matter remained unsettled despite earlier interventions by two former Paramount Chiefs of Abease, Nana Takyi Afari and Nana Kokrokoo Nyumakwa, of blessed memory as well as a mediation ruling by the Bono Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs on 12th May, 1983, which affirmed the Tutuase family as the legitimate custodians of the Odikro Stool of Komfourkrom while assigning the Bosomase family the role of the Bosomase/fetish shrine.
Despite the 1983 resolution, the dispute persisted, causing deep divisions within the clan and hampering community development efforts in Komfourkrom.
Addressing both families at a special gathering in Abease on Thursday, August 21, 2025, Obrenpong Kru Takyi II emphasized that his decision was driven by a deep desire to restore peace, unity, and love within the Pramaso Clan.
“A leader does not sit aloof for conflict to destroy his home. This dispute has given me sleepless nights because I know the important role the Pramaso Clan plays in our traditional setup. Komfourkrom is a fast-developing community, but the lack of unity among its elders has held it back. I plead with you to accept my verdict for the sake of peace and the future of your children,” the Omanhene stated.
Delivering his final ruling, Obrenpong Kru Takyi II declared that: The Tutuase family shall henceforth remain the legitimate family for the Komfourkrom Odikro Stool and its Obapanin. A new stool shall be created for the Bosomase family, which will serve the Abease Paramount Stool to ensure lasting peace and unity.
He further cautioned both families not to view the verdict as a victory for one side over the other, but rather as a victory for all of Abease Traditional Area.
In reaction, the Abusuapanin (family head) of the Tutuase family, Mr. Asua Kwame, wholeheartedly accepted the verdict, thanking the Omanhene for his wisdom and fatherly intervention. He extended a hand of reconciliation to the Bosomase family, stressing that they are “one people with a shared heritage.”
On his part, Mr. Kofi Kesse, Abusuapanin of the Bosomase family, also expressed gratitude to the Omanhene, describing the ruling as a long-awaited relief. He assured their Tutuase brothers of their readiness to live in peace, stating, “We are the same people and will continue to live together as one.”
Adding his voice, the Gyasehene of Abease Traditional Council, Nana Kwabena Kru, who hails from the Bosomase family, said the dispute had long divided their people, but the Omanhene’s ruling has finally brought closure.
“Today, I will have a sound sleep,” he remarked joyfully, while also commending the Council of Chiefs for their support in bringing a lasting solution to the Pramaso Clan.
The settlement of this long-standing conflict has been hailed by many in Abease as a historic milestone and a true demonstration to Obrenpong Kru Takyi II’s vision of promoting peace, unity, and development in the traditional area.
