Chieftaincy dispute forces Parliamentary Affairs Committee to suspend visit to Kasoa Odupong Ofaakor Palace

The Parliamentary Affairs Committee had planned to visit the Kasoa Odupong Ofaakor Palace in the Awutu Senya East Municipality for a youth engagement program scheduled for November 5, 2026. However, the visit was abruptly interrupted due to a chieftaincy dispute between two rival factions. One faction, led by Nai Kwabena Atopi, the Royal Custodian of the stool, had gathered at the palace.

Meanwhile, another faction, led by Nai Joe, had assembled at the hall of the late chief's house. This created confusion over where the engagement should take place, leading to heightened tensions in the area. Security personnel were called to escort the delegation away from the palace to prevent a confrontation. As a result, the committee decided to cancel its planned activities for the day.

The Omankrado of Kasoa Odupong Ofaakor, Nana Darko Ankrah, expressed disappointment over the situation and called for peace and an amicable resolution of the dispute. He insisted that the palace was the suitable venue for engagements involving traditional leaders. The incident also drew criticism from some members of the Asafo Group, who condemned the conduct of certain traditional leaders and urged for responsible leadership and a peaceful resolution to restore unity and stability in the community.