Okomfo Anokye's centuries-old tree at Asante Agona uprooted by strong winds
Residents gathered at Asante Agona after winds toppled a tree linked to Okomfo Anokye, the priest of the Golden Stool legend.
A tree with historical significance at Asante Agona in Ghana's Ashanti Region was uprooted by powerful winds on Tuesday, November 3. The tree, believed to have been planted by the legendary priest Okomfo Anokye in the late 17th century, was estimated to be around 336 years old. A video posted on X showed the tree's roots protruding from the ground after it was blown over, with residents gathering around the site.
No official statements from Manhyia Palace or the Agona traditional authorities were released by Wednesday evening. The uprooting occurred during a storm that preceded rainfall. According to Asante tradition, Okomfo Anokye played a pivotal role in the formation of the Ashanti Kingdom, including the descent of the Golden Stool from the sky.
Trees hold great significance in Asante culture, with many legends associating them with the priest. This particular tree, planted around 1690, has now been lost, following the felling of another tree at Feyiase in November 2023.
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