Four remanded over violent disturbances at Worawora in Oti Region

The Dambai Circuit Court has ordered four individuals to be held in police custody, linked to violent disturbances that took place at Dwabrem in Worawora, Oti Region. The accused, Kwame Aboagye Ahenkroa, aged 55, Prince Asante, 27, Daniel Wiafe, 20, and Kwabena Nsimbo, 22, were brought before the court on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and are set to return on November 17, 2026.

According to a statement by the Oti Regional Police Command on Wednesday, October 28, the unrest erupted on Saturday, October 24, during tensions over the start of traditional rites for the Akwantutenten Festival. The conflict reportedly started after claims of a High Court injunction to halt the festival, leading to burning of vehicle tyres and other violent acts.

Police officers arrived at the scene, quelled the fire, and re-established order. In response to the incident, the Oti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) convened on Monday, October 26, with representatives of the disputing families, urging them to seek resolution through legal channels and the Houses of Chiefs. The Council stressed that resolution of the chieftaincy dispute must be achieved through lawful means and directed all arrested persons in connection with the disturbances to be treated in accordance with the law.

The Oti Regional Police Command has called on all parties to maintain calm, show restraint, and respect legal processes to preserve peace and security in Worawora.