“We will continue to curse the kumasi mayor, regional police commander and others until our gods respond” — adum-pampaso akwamuhene
The Adum-Pampaso Akwamuhene, Nana Kwabena Nuako, has reportedly issued a strong warning to the Kumasi Mayor, the Regional Police Commander and other individuals, saying traditional authorities will continue to invoke curses against them until their gods respond.
Nana Kwabena Nuako made the remarks while expressing concerns over an issue involving the Adum-Pampaso traditional community. His statement reflects the growing frustration among some traditional authorities over what they consider unresolved matters requiring the attention of city and security officials.
According to the Akwamuhene, the traditional authorities are prepared to continue with their spiritual actions until they receive what they regard as an appropriate response from the relevant authorities.
“We will continue to curse the Kumasi Mayor, the Regional Police Commander, and others until our gods respond,” Nana Kwabena Nuako was quoted as saying.
The statement has generated attention because it involves senior officials responsible for the administration and security of Kumasi. The Kumasi Mayor oversees the management of the metropolitan area, while the Regional Police Commander is responsible for coordinating policing and maintaining security across the Ashanti Region.
The use of traditional spiritual practices as a means of expressing grievances remains a sensitive issue in Ghana, where traditional authorities continue to play an important role in community affairs.
Traditional leaders have historically used customary processes to address disputes, demand accountability and communicate concerns affecting their communities. In some circumstances, traditional declarations and rituals can attract significant public attention, particularly when they involve prominent political or security officials.
Nana Kwabena Nuako’s remarks therefore add another dimension to the ongoing concerns being raised by the traditional authorities.
It remains unclear what specific response the Akwamuhene is demanding from the officials mentioned or whether discussions have taken place between the parties to resolve the matter.
The statement is also likely to generate debate over the appropriate channels for resolving disputes involving traditional authorities, local government officials and security agencies.
While traditional institutions have constitutional recognition and continue to wield considerable influence in many Ghanaian communities, disputes involving public officials can also be addressed through administrative, legal and institutional mechanisms.
The comments from the Adum-Pampaso Akwamuhene underscore the depth of frustration surrounding the matter and signal that the traditional authorities are not prepared to abandon their position.
The Kumasi Mayor, the Regional Police Commander and the other individuals mentioned have not, based on the information available, publicly responded to the statement.
Further developments will likely depend on whether the parties engage in dialogue or whether the traditional authorities proceed with the actions announced by Nana Kwabena Nuako.
The controversy once again highlights the complex relationship between Ghana’s traditional institutions, local government structures and state security agencies, particularly when communities believe their concerns have not received sufficient attention.
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Source: Thepressradio.com
