The Ankobeahene of the Begoro Stool, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, has been summoned before the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council following allegations of endorsing the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, ahead of the country’s upcoming elections.
This comes after Otweresohene, Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe and Okyeame Owusu, filed a petition accusing Nana Owiredu Agyarko of engaging in partisan politics, which they believe tarnishes the reputation of the Begoro Stool.
According to the petitioners, the Ankobeahene brought disrepute to the Begoro Stool by involving himself in partisan politics during Mahama’s recent campaign tour of the Eastern Region, where he endorsed the former President.
The petitioners further claim that during Mahama’s engagement with traditional leadership, the chief mentioned that Nananom had invoked the gods to counter the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s “breaking the 8” mantra, and cautioned against alleged vote-rigging tactics by the current government.
Former President John Dramani Mahama embarked on a two-day ‘Building Ghana’ tour of the Eastern Region, starting on January 30, 2024.
Engaging his subjects, Balfour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II said, “We are looking for the day that we will use our hands to vote for JDM (John Dramani Mahama) for him to lead us. The 24-hour economy, he said, is coming to help all of us. Let us do well to open our eyes properly. Breaking the 8 will not happen, we have done the necessary tradition.”
Confirming the summons, Abuakwa Traditional State Secretary Dan Marfo Ofori Attah stated that the petitioners seek various remedies, including destoolment as Ankobeahene of Begoro, nullification of the respondent’s conduct, a public apology, and punitive customary sanctions if found guilty.
The hearing on this matter has been rescheduled to take place on February 19, 2024, following its initial date of February 12, 2024.
See those summoning the revered chief. Who is more partisan than them? Their chiefdoms together with their regalia smells constantly of npp shit. If the chief had condemned Mahama, they would have sat in their palanquins to enjoy it. Since when have they began to obey the rules against partisanship?