Okyenman Accuses Akyemansa DCE Of Dabbling In Chieftaincy Matters
The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has demanded an unqualified apology from the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Akyemansa in the Eastern Region, Madam Linda Ahenkora, over what it describes as her deliberate intrusion into chieftaincy matters. The Traditional Council accused the DCE of siding with the Etweresohene, Ofosu Kwabi, whom it described as a “secessionist”, […] The post Okyenman…
The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has demanded a formal apology from Akyemansa's District Chief Executive (DCE), Linda Ahenkora, for allegedly meddlesome involvement in matters pertaining to chieftaincy. In a letter dated August 12, 2026, the council accused Ahenkora of endorsing a secessionist, Ofosu Kwabi, and unlawfully recognizing him as a traditional council through her actions.
The State Secretary, D.M. Ofori-Atta, addressed the matter, reminding Ahenkora that she was never appointed as the Regent for the Etwereso Stool. The council also highlighted their adherence to established customary processes for selecting, appointing, installing, and removing chiefs. The council emphasized that the DCE should have consulted the Ofori Panin Fie before making any decisions concerning the disputed stool.
In line with Article 270(2) of the 1992 Constitution, the council contended that no law can empower any individual or authority to confer or revoke recognition from a chief or compromise the dignity of the chieftaincy institution. They also asserted that chieftaincy titles, disputed customary statuses, and paramount ranks must be determined by constitutionally and statutorily designated chieftaincy institutions, not by MMDCEs.
The council maintained that the Etwereso Stool remains a sub-stool of the Benkum Division of the Ofori Panin Stool and urged Ahenkora to retract her July 7 letter and apologize to the Okyeman Traditional Council to avert further escalation of the issue.
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