Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council demands apology from Akyemansa DCE over chieftaincy interference
The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council is demanding an apology from the District Chief Executive for Akyemansa District in the Eastern Region, Madam Linda Ahenkora, for her deliberate intrusion into the arena of chieftaincy.
The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has demanded an apology from the District Chief Executive (DCE) of Akyemansa District in the Eastern Region, Linda Ahenkora. The council alleges that Ahenkora has unlawfully intervened in chieftaincy affairs by recognizing and elevating Etwereso Stool's chief, Ofosu Kwabi, to the status of a regent.
This, according to the council, undermines the dignity of the institution of chieftaincy and goes against the principles outlined in Article 270(2) of the 1992 Constitution. The Traditional Council further claims that the DCE has aligned herself with Etweresohene Ofosu Kwabi, whom they describe as a "secessionist". The council insists that such decisions should be made by constitutionally and legally established chieftaincy institutions, not MMDCEs.
They have also pointed out an inadvertent omission in a letter dated July 7, 2026, which purported to confer paramountcy status on the Etwereso Stool. The council has warned that failure to withdraw the letter and apologize will lead to further escalation of the matter.
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