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]
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 royal family as well.[5]
Duties
[edit]As a High Court judge, Osagyefo Oseadeeyo presides over legal matters in a Fast Track High Court in Greater Accra region. He is the current head of the judicial committee at the National House of chiefs.[citation needed]
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]
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".