24
Nov
The dramatic events that characterised the destoolment of Benkumhene of Asamang-Tamfoe by Okyenhene Amoatia Ofori Panin underscore the saying that “everybody has a master”. Before his destoolment over illegal mining aka galamsey, Nana Boakye Darkwa wielded so much power within the Akyem Abuakwa traditional area as his title, Benkumhene is a traditional military title for the leader of the left-flank army of the state. He however got into trouble with the overlord of the traditional area when his men clashed with the illegal mining taskforce that has the blessing of the Okyenehene, sparking gunfire exchanges in Asamang-Tamfoe a few days ago.…