In a strongly worded statement, the Kwahuhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, has condemned the recent acts of lawlessness and division that have tarnished the reputation of the Kwahu Traditional Area.
The Kwahuhene, who is also the President of the Kwahu Traditional Council, expressed his deep concern about the actions of some chiefs and their enablers, which have been deemed unlawful and disruptive.
“As the duly recognized Kwahuhene and President of the Kwahu Traditional Council, I reaffirm my commitment to upholding the rule of law and maintaining the integrity of our traditional institutions,” the Kwahuhene stated.
“Despite the provocations, I have exercised restraint and urged my supporters to refrain from retaliating amidst all the thuggery and brazen acts of lawlessness.”
The Kwahuhene emphasized that any acts of lawlessness would be addressed through the proper channels, and those responsible would face the consequences of their actions in due time.
He assured all stakeholders that he would continue to work tirelessly to restore the reputation of Kwahuman and ensure that Okwahu remains a beacon of excellence and integrity.
“I will not permit the actions of a few individuals to undermine the authority and dignity of Okwahuman,” the Kwahuhene declared.
“To those who wish to challenge my position, let them follow the proper, laid-down process, which they have yet to initiate. Until then, I remain the Kwahuhene and the President of the Kwahu Traditional Council.”
The Kwahuhene call follows the tension ongoing in the area, which is disturbing the peace of the residents.
Over the weekend, the High Court in Koforidua reaffirmed Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s position as the legitimate Kwahumanhene and President of the Kwahu Traditional Council.
This decision brings to an end the controversy surrounding Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s purported destoolment in October 2024.
The dispute began when Akyeamfour Asiedu Agyeman, the Abetifihene, claimed that the Kwahu Traditional Council had accepted Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s destoolment and proceeded to style himself as the acting president of the Council.
However, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong disputed this claim, stating that he remained the registered Omanhene of Kwahu.
Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s position was further bolstered by Nana Kwaku Boateng, the Etena/Bretuo Abusuapanyin of Kubaase Abetifi, who petitioned the Eastern Region House of Chiefs, seeking a declaration that the purported destoolment of him by some kingmakers without due process was unlawful.
In response to the Abetifihene’s actions, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong filed a writ at the High Court, seeking an injunction to prevent the Abetifihene from calling any Council meetings while he remained the registered Omanhene.
The court granted an injunction, preventing the Abetifihene from holding himself out as the acting president or calling any meetings of the Council without Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s authorization.
The Judicial Committee of the Eastern Region House of Chiefs also granted an interim injunction, preventing the kingmakers from presenting one Baffour Akoto Osei as the Omanhene of Kwahu and interfering with Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II’s duties at his Abene Palace.
-BY Daniel Bampoe
