Regional News of Tuesday, 20 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe newly installed paramount chief of Asante Mampong (Mamponghene), Daasebre Osei Bonsu III, pledged his allegiance to the king of Asanteman, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Monday, January 20, 2026. Before Daasebre Osei Bonsu III pledged his allegiance, the Asantehene urged him to emulate his predecessor, the late Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, who passed away in April 2025, particularly the late paramount chief’s good conduct, humility, selflessness, and service. I am aware,” the Asantehene said to the new paramount chief of Asante Mampong. After the Asantehene’s admonition, Daasebre proceeded to pledge his allegiance to the Asantehene, Asanteman, and the Golden Stool (Sikadwa Kofi). Watch as the new Mamponghene, Asanteman’s second-most powerful ruler, is sworn in/a>Watch the video below:BAI/EBOne year on: Watch what some Ghanaians are saying about ORALMeanwhile, watch as Ghanaians respond to Ofori-Atta's detention

Source: GhanaWeb January 20, 2026 15:55 UTC