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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]
Early life
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]
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 kingdom's royal family as well.[5]
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]
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]
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