The Golden Stool, heart of Asante tradition, is now at the center of a storm after the Dormaahene’s controversial and irresponsible remarks.

• Dormaahene questioned the divine origin of the Golden Stool, calling it man-made.

• His remarks triggered backlash online due to the stool’s sacred value.

• Some mocked Dormaa traditions, others accused him of targeting Asantes.

• A few agreed myths exist but urged tolerance of beliefs.

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At the launch of the Bonokyempem Council, the Dormaahene highlighted the Golden Stool shown during Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s 25th anniversary, arguing that its form suggests it was manually made rather than spiritually revealed.

“As for this one, I will say it. If anyone tells you they can summon something to descend from the sky, it’s a lie. Didn’t you see when the Golden Stool was recently unveiled? It looked welded,” he questioned.

Dormaahene’s claims spark reactions on social media

Dormaahene’s remarks on the Golden Stool stirred strong reactions. His comments drew public criticism and lively exchanges on social platforms, given the stool’s revered place in tradition.

One user mocked his clan’s own origin story involving a fire-spitting dog.
Another dismissed his knowledge of Dormaa history.
A third suggested he attacks Asante people just to stay relevant.
Others argued he always seeks conflict, though some questioned who actually witnessed the stool’s descent.

@theNanaPoku replied: “Get your facts right man. You claim you’re half dormaa nso wo nim hwee..came from deɛn rock?”

@MaameEsiGold also said: “This man likes agenda oohhh . Anyway when I grew up I realized everything they said was just a myth. But hey their people still want to believe it so let’s let them be wai.”

@Nkosooheneal commented: “You have to throw a dig at the Asante man before you’ll b relevant so it’s understandable. Make he go on.”

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