The Nkosuohemaa of Worawora, Obasima Nana Ama Anowaa Boah Nyarko, has appealed to government authorities and security agencies to urgently intervene in the escalating chieftaincy dispute in the town, warning that the unresolved tensions could threaten peace, stability, and development in the community.
The appeal was made during a press conference organized by the Adako Royal Family, where traditional leaders and elders gathered to address what they described as persistent attempts by rival factions to lay claim to the Worawora stool.
The event, attended by prominent members of the Adako royal lineage, youth groups, opinion leaders, and community elders, focused heavily on the historical background of the chieftaincy dispute and the legitimacy of traditional succession in the town.
Addressing the media, Nana Ama Anowaa expressed concern over the rising tension within the community, stating that uncertainty surrounding the chieftaincy matter has created fear among residents and threatens the peaceful atmosphere in the area.
She called on the Minister for the Interior, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, to take immediate action to maintain peace and ensure that the rule of law prevails in the township.
According to the Nkosuohemaa, the Adako Royal Family remains the only recognized lineage with legitimate customary rights to the Worawora stool, adding that any competing claims lack historical and traditional legitimacy.
Providing historical context, she explained that the Adako family traces its ancestral origins to the Ashanti enclave, where their forefathers are believed to have migrated from before establishing settlement and traditional authority in Worawora many generations ago.
Nana Ama Anowaa warned that the unresolved dispute continues to heighten anxiety among residents, many of whom fear the possibility of clashes if authorities fail to intervene promptly and decisively.
She further appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, to closely monitor activities in the town and ensure that individuals whose actions threaten public peace are dealt with according to the law.
The queen mother also called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Minister for Chieftaincy and Local Government, Ahmed Ibrahim, and the Oti Regional House of Chiefs to intervene and help resolve the impasse through lawful and customary processes.
She cautioned that failure to address the growing tension could result in serious consequences for the community, stressing that prolonged chieftaincy disputes often undermine social harmony and destabilize local development efforts.
Touching on the future of the town, Nana Ama Anowaa noted that Worawora has significant potential for tourism, investment, and infrastructure development, but recurring disputes and instability could discourage investors and slow the progress of the community.
She concluded by stating that the Adako Royal Family is prepared to pursue additional legal and traditional avenues to challenge what they describe as the unlawful installation of chiefs in the town, insisting that leadership must reflect the collective will and confidence of the people of Worawora.
Story by Freedom Etsey Lavoe/Ahotoronline.com
