{
  "id": 7294565,
  "title": "Remove Upper Denkyira West DCE – Traditional Council To Govt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/remove-upper-denkyira-west-dce-traditional-council-to-govt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T10:20:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/remove-upper-denkyira-west-dce-traditional-council-to-govt/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Denkyira Traditional Council has petitioned the government to dismiss Upper Denkyira West's District Chief Executive, Mr. Isaac Nsiah, and reassign the Central North Regional Police Commander, Mr. Abraham Acquaye, due to their perceived disrespect and interference with Denkyira authority. Speaking at a press conference, Barima Siaw Panin II, representing the Denkyira Gyasehene and Denkyira Nyameani Hene, also urged President John Mahama to reassess the security protocol restricting the Denkyirahene and his subjects from accessing a river for a ritual during an Akwasidae celebration.\n\nThe chiefs accused Mr. Nsiah of interfering in chieftaincy matters and vowed they would no longer acknowledge or cooperate with him as DCE. They further alleged that Police DCOP Acquaye blocked both the Denkyirahene and his subjects from reaching a river during the rite, claiming it was due to a REGSEC directive. The council expressed concern over Mr. Acquaye's use of force against the Denkyirahene's representatives while providing security for the Dunkwa Odikro at the river.\n\nAdditionally, the council reported that the Dunkwa Odikro disobeyed Denkyirahene directives and engaged vigilantes to disrupt a sacred celebration. They also accused the police, under Mr. Acquaye's command, of preventing the Denkyirahene and his subjects from accessing the river during the Akwasidae celebration.\n\nThe Denkyira Traditional Council called for a comprehensive investigation into an arson attack in Denkyira Nyinawusu on August 30, 2026, as well as an inquiry into allegations of illegal mining in the area. They appealed to the President to revise administrative protocols to prevent the selective application of security measures that infringe upon traditional rights, citing Article 270(1) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 63 of the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759). The council reaffirmed its commitment to peace, constitutional order, and the lawful resolution of disputes but warned against further attempts to undermine the authority and dignity of the Denkyirahene.",
  "summary": "Barima Siaw Panin ll (2nd L) addressing the press The Denkyira Traditional Council has called on the government to remove the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Upper Denkyira West, Read More... The post Remove Upper Denkyira West DCE – Traditional Council To Govt 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."
}