The Ayoko Royal family of Sakyikrom in the Nsawam/Adoagyiri Municipality of the Eastern Region has asked the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare to stay away from any Chieftaincy-related issues at Sakyikrom.
According to the family, the IGP is backing the installation of the Regent of Sakyikrom, Nana Osae Duodu which they have vowed to protect the existing customs and traditions of the Ayoko Royal Family.
Currently, there is tension in the community following a Memorandum of Understanding signed by Nana Osae Duodu in 2011 which allowed him to be the Regent of Sakyikrom for only five years after which he was to vacate the stool since he is a royal of fathers lineage of inheritance.
At a press conference held at Sakyikrom on Tuesday, the Acting Kyidomhene of Sakyikrom, Nana Kwaku Atope Atiemo expressed fear that if the concerns of the youth are not addressed immediately the anger of the youth may degenerate into chaos when the Ama Tawia gate decide to forcibly occupy the palace without going through the appropriate customary procedures.
He blamed the self-styled chief who was the then Regent Chief of Sakyikrom, Nana Osae Duodu for masterminding and feuding the recent chieftaincy dispute despite his awareness that he does not qualify to be the legitimate chief of Sakyikrom.
He alleged that he has the backing of the IGP therefore with the police escort he will aid the Ama Tawia gate to occupy the palace.
The Mmerantehene of Sakyikrom Nana Akonnor Takyi Ako also alleged that following their long-standing chieftaincy dispute between Buafi and the Ama Tawia gate a case which is still pending at the High Court, one ‘Toroo’ from the Ama Tawia gate is going round displaying pictures of him.
The Mmerantehene further accused ‘Toroo’ of rocking on the shoulders of the Nsawam Adoagyiri District Assembly Security Council to use uncustomary and unlawful means to settle their differences.
He however urged the IGP to take keen interest in the activities of the accused person ‘Toroo’ and take the necessary action against him because his actions are inimical to the Ayoko traditions and customs and will damage the highly earn reputation of the Ghana Police Service.
However, Nana Osae Duodu when contacted for his reaction to the incident declined to comment on the matter.
-BY Daniel Bampoe