Ghanaian RADAR can report that there is brewing tension in Awudua, the historical seat of the Apinto Traditional Council in the Western Region, threatening a chieftaincy crisis.
This prominent town, rich in history from European gold trade and famed for tourist sites like archaeologically significant Fort Ruychaver, faces turmoil over succession.
The revered Apinto Divisional seat, vacant since Nana Kwabena Angu II’s death in April 2022 after his 37-year reign, must now be filled from the Faibil gate – one of the Royal Family’s two gates (Faibil and Angu).
Ghanaian RADAR established that the Faibil family, which comprises three lineages, has selected a candidate in the person of Kwabena Damoah for the Apinto throne based on hierarchy and character, to ascend to the throne.
However, information available to Ghanaian RADADR, has revealed that the selection process is mired in violations.
Chiefs and Royal family members, especially from Faibil, strongly oppose how initial procedures are being twisted to favour one Famiyeh who has not been nominated by the Faibil family.
Some prominent chiefs who spoke anonymously to Ghanaian RADAR confirmed that the Faibil Gate duly nominated Kwabena Damoah, submitting his name to the Tufuhene for installation.
They, therefore, expressed surprise and concern when Famiyeh’s name emerged after Damoah’s proper nomination.
They voiced deep unhappiness and worry about the spiritual repercussions of steering the process towards an improperly presented candidate.
Furthermore, they highlighted the looming tension, pledging to work hard ensuring correct procedures are followed to avert conflict, assuring that they will do everything possible to ensure the peaceful installation of the rightful chief.
Stressing Awudua’s peace-loving nature, they stated that the Awudua people are peace loving and not allow a few to create conflict over this seemingly straightforward issue.
Story By: Alfred Asamoah
