The Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council has summoned Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, the Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, over allegations of endorsing John Dramani Mahama, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer for the upcoming December elections.
This summons follows a petition filed against him by Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, Otweresohene/Odau, and Okyeame Owusu, accusing Nana Owiredu Agyarko of engaging in partisan politics.
According to the petitioners, the Ankobeahene’s endorsement of Mahama during his recent campaign tour of the Eastern Region has brought disrepute to the Begoro Stool.
The petition further alleges that the chief, purportedly representing the Nananom and the people of Begoro, endorsed Mahama during his engagement with traditional leadership.
The statement also claims that the chief mentioned that Nananom had invoked the gods by pouring libation against the “breaking the 8” mantra of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government and warned against alleged vote-rigging by the current government.
Confirming the summons to Citi News, the Abuakwa Traditional State Secretary, Dan Marfo Ofori Attah, stated that the petitioners seek destoolment of the Ankobeahene, nullification of his conduct, a public recantation, an apology, and punitive customary sanctions if found liable.
The hearing, initially scheduled for February 12, 2024, has been postponed to February 19, 2024.
Source – citinewsroom.com
