A concerned citizen of Kwahu Abene in the Kwahu East District of the Eastern Region, Mr. Kwasi Anim, has appealed to the government, security agencies, and other key stakeholders to take urgent steps toward resolving the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in the area.
The town has been gripped by chieftaincy tension for more than a year following the destoolment of the Kwahuhene, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, by the Abene Kingmakers over alleged misconduct. Subsequently, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III was enstooled. The matter is currently before the Judicial Committee of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs and is awaiting judgment.
In response to the rising tension, the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei-Awatey, ordered the closure of the Kwahu Abene Palace late last year. The palace has since been placed under the protection of the Ghana Police Service.
Meanwhile, on Sunday, December 21, 2025, the Kwahu Traditional Council issued a strong warning to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohunu, demanding the release of the Abene Palace to the traditional authorities within three weeks. The ultimatum expires today, January 14, 2026.
Addressing the media at a press conference, Mr. Anim called on the Judicial Committee of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs to deliver justice without bias to allow peace to return to Kwahu Abene for the development of the town and the Kwahu area as a whole.
He further appealed to the Inspector-General of Police not to withdraw security personnel from the palace but rather to strengthen security presence in the town until lasting peace is restored.
Mr. Anim also called on the President, the IGP, and other security agencies to intervene promptly to prevent any potential violence and ensure peace and stability in the area.
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