The Sunyani High Court has granted an injunction restraining Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Nana Agyeman Badu, the Paramount Chief of the Dormaa Traditional Area, from participating in the burial ceremonies of the late Paramount Chief of Berekum Traditional Area, Daasebre Dr Amankona Diawuo II.
This legal intervention comes in response to concerns raised by Osabarima Kyere Yeboah Darteh II of the Berekum Traditional Council, who feared potential disruptions to peace arising from conflicting attendance plans for the burial.
Reports indicate that the Dormaahene’s simultaneous intention to attend the burial alongside Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, prompted the legal action to prevent possible clashes.
The Berekum Traditional Council had outlined a schedule for the burial, with the Dormaahene, President Akufo-Addo, Members of the Bono Regional and National Houses of Chiefs, and other dignitaries slated for Wednesday, November 22.
In contrast, the Asantehene was scheduled for Thursday, November 23, in accordance with the tradition that designates him as the last to attend, given his authority in enstooling a new chief in the Berekum Traditional Area.
The legal action aims to forestall any potential disorder resulting from the simultaneous presence of the two paramount chiefs at the event.
The court has further engaged the assistance of the Ghana Police Service to enforce the injunction, underscoring the paramount importance of maintaining peace in Berekum and its environs.
According to an @Angeltv_Gh report, Court restrains Dormaahene from attending Berekum chief’s funeral. pic.twitter.com/TkZ6VNc6XN
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