{
  "id": 8009846,
  "title": "Omanhene Flays Lands Minister Over Chieftaincy Dispute",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/omanhene-flays-lands-minister-over-chieftaincy-dispute",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T10:41:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
    "slug": "daily-guide-network",
    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/omanhene-flays-lands-minister-over-chieftaincy-dispute/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Omanhene of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area, Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III, has expressed strong concern over the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in his region, accusing the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, of crossing a \"red line.\" The Omanhene claims the minister's actions have led people to believe he has sided with one of the disputing claimants to the legitimate Paramount Chief position. The Omanhene asserts that the traditional institution's legitimacy should be determined by customary law, the Constitution, and chieftaincy institutions, not by politicians, government events, or state officials. He emphasizes that the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area was not created by political parties and predated the modern electoral constituency. The Omanhene highlights a recent incident where the minister was photographed alongside a claimant he disputes as the legitimate Paramount Chief, arguing that this appearance could be seen as recognition or endorsement, especially given the unresolved chieftaincy dispute. Another incident involving the National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman's thank you tour, where the disputed claimant was allegedly presented as the new Omanhene, raises further concerns about political interference in traditional matters. The Omanhene questions the minister's engagement with traditional authorities over the Adamus mining controversy and recalls an alleged assassination attempt on his life in early 2025, which he claims resulted in his absence from the palace and a subsequent occupation by another individual. The Omanhene urges the minister and other political actors to focus on addressing development challenges in the area rather than treating it as a \"pilot ground for political experimentation in chieftaincy.\"",
  "summary": "Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah The Omanhene of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Area and President of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Council, Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III, has accused the Member of Parliament Read More... The post Omanhene Flays Lands Minister Over Chieftaincy Dispute 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."
}