Kwahu Chieftaincy dispute takes a dark turn over dual paramountcy

The chieftaincy dispute in Kwahu has escalated, with a rival claimant to the stool being enstooled by a faction of Kwahu Chiefs. The development has sparked tension in the traditional capital, Abene.

According to sources, armed thugs, allegedly backed by some chiefs, forcefully took over the Esono Gyimah palace, the seat of the Kwahumanhene.

The incident has left residents in fear, with many calling for swift intervention by the authorities.

The family head of Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, the embattled Kwahumanhene, has reaffirmed his legitimacy, citing his gazetting by the Eastern Region House of Chiefs.

The Kwahumanhene’s position is further bolstered by a pending court case challenging his earlier destoolment and the acting Abetifihene.

The court’s verdict is expected on January 28th. Residents of Abene are bracing themselves for the outcome, fearing that it could further exacerbate the tensions.

The Kwahu chieftaincy dispute has been ongoing for months, with both sides accusing each other of illegitimacy. The situation has attracted little attention of regional and national authorities, and there is fear matters can degenerate into more chaos.

Currently, it is feared that both factions are arming their supporters privately and a major bloodbath is imminent.

As the situation continues to unfold, the people of Kwahu are calling for calm since they deserve a peaceful resolution to this dispute, and life to return to normalcy.