General News of Thursday, 2 January 2020Source: www.ghanaianmuseum.comThe story of Okomfo Anokye's sword: The sacred sword that can’t be removedThe site of the Okomfo Anokye SwordThe Okomfo Anokye Sword is one of the wonders of the world. The history behind the sword which is firmly stuck into the ground remains historic and one that continues to amaze people from all walks of life. History has it that the sword was pushed into the ground more than 400 years ago and Okomfo Anokye pronounced that no one would be able to remove the sword. It is believed that the Ashanti state, would collapse should the sword ever be pulled out of the ground. A replica of the sword and symbol of unity and strength of the Ashanti peopleOkomfo Anokye, born Kwame Frimpong Anokye was a traditional priest in the Asante Empire.

Source: GhanaWeb January 02, 2020 08:21 UTC