Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyeman Badu II

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] Osagyefo is the Aduana Piesie which basically means first or leader in Aduana Akan clan. Aside Dormaahene who resides in the Bono region, there are aduana groups all over Ghana. Aduana clam members can be found in the Bono East, eastern region, ahafo, western region, central region and asante region.

Biography

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]

Palace

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 royal family as well.^[5]

Duties

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]} Osagyefo was also appointed as part of the 18 member committee inaugurated by president Mahama, tasked with evaluating mining operations in the forest reserves identifying best industry practices, and proposing strategies to curb mining activities in river bodies in February 2025. The committee will review the country’s mining licensing processes and recommend measures to protect the environment. This multi-stakeholder committee is tasked with evaluating mining operations in forest reserves, identifying best industry practices, and proposing strategies to curb mining activities in river bodies. Additionally, the committee will develop a comprehensive approach to addressing mining-related challenges and suggest further improvements based on their findings. Osagyefo Agyemang Badu II reaffirmed the committee’s dedication to its mandate, assuring the ministers that it would work tirelessly to achieve meaningful outcomes. He also pledged the full support of the National House of Chiefs in the government’s efforts to combat environmental degradation. The committee is expected to deliver actionable recommendations to reform the mining sector, ensuring sustainable and responsible practices for the nation's long-term benefit.

Osagyefo was unanimously re-elected to serve his second term as president of the Bono House of chiefs in October 2024.

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Interesting facts

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] Dormaahene's uncle is the Gyaman chief in Ivory Coast and also Suma-Ahenkro. Dormaahene is also known as Nyanpon or Nyankopon, Freduah and was the first to use these "nsabranie" or accord such praises in Akan.