Nsuaem chiefs warn against attempts to disturb peace

The Nsuaem Divisional Council has cautioned individuals and groups against actions that could disturb peace within the traditional area by allegedly installing a regent. The council emphasized that there is currently no properly constituted regent in the Nsuaem Traditional Area, urging the public to disregard any claims to the position.

Speaking at a news conference, Nana Kwesi Twumasi III, Chief of Kedadwen, explained that the area had been without a substantive chief for nearly six years due to a longstanding chieftaincy dispute, which has hindered development. He highlighted various projects that flourished under the leadership of Nana Kwamena Adadie II, including the construction of a new primary school, upgrading of the local clinic to a polyclinic, and the establishment of a Senior High School by the former Member of Parliament for the region, George Mireku Duker.

Additionally, the Apakese Festival generated funds that supported educational and health initiatives. Nana Twumasi stressed that development efforts have faltered since an injunction was placed on the chief due to the ongoing disputes. He called upon the elders, royal family, stakeholders, including the Inspector-General of Police and the Western Regional House of Chiefs, to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the dispute, enabling Nana Kwamena Adadie II to resume his reign and resume development activities.

Nana Twumasi warned that failing to resolve the issue could leave Nsuaem without critical development projects for decades. He also alleged that the current regent claimant had not been properly selected and lacked the support of the Traditional Council. Ebusuapanyin Kwabena Owusu of the Dadieso Royal Family stated that the Tufuhene had nominated candidates for the regent position and appealed to the Minister of Chieftaincy Affairs and other stakeholders to intervene, emphasizing that Nsuaem remains peaceful and will not tolerate attempts to cause unrest.