Tension is escalating in Adamorobe, a community in the Akuapem South Municipality of the Eastern Region, following a deepening chieftaincy dispute marked by rival claims to the traditional leadership seat.
The situation has led to the suspension of a planned installation ceremony for Douglas Amoako Danquah, amid growing unrest and fears of possible violence.
Security agencies, including the police and military, have since intervened to maintain order and prevent any breakdown of law and order.
The unrest is being fueled by allegations of a parallel and secret installation involving Ghanaian actor Mikki Osei Berko, popularly known as “Mr. Richard.”
Sections of the youth have taken to the streets in protest, rejecting what they describe as an illegitimate process and demanding transparency in the selection of their traditional leader.
As tensions continue to rise, heavily armed security personnel remain on high alert in the community to prevent clashes and safeguard lives and property.
Earlier in the day, Amoako Danquah was picked up by police after reportedly undergoing customary rites.
He had been carried shoulder-high by supporters and was about to be paraded through the principal streets of the town, in line with tradition.
The development follows a court injunction, cited by 1960news.com, prohibiting any installation-related activities in the community.
Elders of the Kwakwa Asiampong Asakyiri family of Adamorobe, custodians of the Akuapem Adonten Apesemaka stool, have condemned the situation, describing it as unacceptable.
They insist that Mikki Osei Berko has no lineage that qualifies him to be installed as chief.
Head of the family, Abusuapanyin Kofi Nimo, reacting to the developments, confirmed and endorsed Amoako Danquah as the legitimate royal of the Kwakwa Asiampong Asakyiri family.
He vowed to resist any attempt to impose a different candidate on the community.
“Amoako Danquah is the true son and the right person to be chief of Adamorobe.
I appointed him through consultations with the kingmakers, and nothing can change that,” he stated.
Abusuapanyin Nimo, who is believed to be in his late 80s, also expressed concern over the escalating tensions and called for calm and peaceful resolution of the dispute.
Meanwhile, residents say the heavy deployment of armed police and military personnel has created fear and discomfort, disrupting their daily activities.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, as calls for calm and dialogue intensify in efforts to resolve the impasse and restore peace in the community.
