{
  "id": 3478924,
  "title": "Traditional Council bans sale of Akpeteshie in Kwantene",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/traditional-council-bans-sale-of-akpeteshie-in-kwantene",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:32:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/traditional-council-bans-sale-of-akpeteshie-in-kwantene/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kwantene Traditional Council in Ghana's Goaso Municipality has ruled against the sale and commercial distribution of akpeteshie, a locally produced gin, within the community. This prohibition came about due to increasing disturbances, alcohol-related disputes, and the alleged desecration of sacred communal water bodies associated with the unrestricted sale and consumption of akpeteshie. The Traditional Council attributed the situation to repeated unrest and a rise in reported police cases, prompting concerns over peace and order in the area.\n\nChief Nana Baffour Awuah Diasempa, the leader of Kwantene, announced the decision via letter dated August 12, 2026. The council has also cautioned residents against excessive drinking in public and actions that could disturb the peace resulting from alcohol consumption. Importantly, the ban does not apply to other alcoholic beverages or limit other commercial activities in Kwantene.\n\nThe decision-making process involved consultation with the Queen Mother of Goaso, the Goasohemaa, to restore order and preserve the sanctity of traditional communal spaces. The Traditional Council is also seeking formal approval from the Goaso Municipal Assembly to implement the directive. This request was forwarded to the Municipal Chief Executive for consideration. The council believes that the Assembly's endorsement will grant the Ghana Police Service the necessary authority and support to monitor compliance and enforce the restriction.",
  "summary": "The Kwantene Traditional Council in the Goaso Municipality of the Ahafo Region has prohibited the sale and commercial distribution of akpeteshie within the community. The decision follows concerns over disturbances, alcohol-related disputes and the alleged desecration of sacred communal water bodies linked to the unchecked sale and consumption of the locally produced gin. The Traditional […]",
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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."
}