{
  "id": 19135891,
  "title": "Tontokrom Chiefs, Youth Bare Teeth Over ‘Defamatory’ Reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/tontokrom-chiefs-youth-bare-teeth-over-defamatory-reports",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T10:01:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/tontokrom-chiefs-youth-bare-teeth-over-defamatory-reports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The chiefs and youth of Tontokrom in the Ashanti Region have taken legal action against certain media personalities for allegedly defaming their community through negative reporting related to galamsey activities. Traditional authorities accuse the media of falsely linking galamsey incidents and other issues in Tontokrom to their community, creating a negative image of the town. Journalist Erastus Asare Donkor has faced criticism for his statements about Tontokrom, including a Facebook post claiming it to be the only town where galamsey is prevalent. Traditional leaders have called on journalists to thoroughly investigate before publishing and warned that irresponsible journalism could lead to unrest. In a dramatic response, a group of youth performed a traditional ritual to invoke curses on those they believe are harming the community's reputation.",
  "summary": "Opanin Kofi Manu addressing the media Traditional authorities and youth of Tontokrom in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region have petitioned the National Media Commission (NMC) over Read More... The post Tontokrom Chiefs, Youth Bare Teeth Over ‘Defamatory’ Reports appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}