Police warn chieftaincy dispute promoters

The Ghana Police Service has drawn the attention of the general public to the recent spate of public order disturbances and related chieftaincy and land disputes in some parts of the country and entreats those involved to desist from such acts.

A statement signed by the Director General in charge of the Public Affairs Department of the service, DCOP Ampah Bennin mentioned chieftaincy disputes at Bimbila and Nani in the Northern Region; Wa in the Upper West Region; Dwomo, Mim and Brekum in the Bronga Ahafo Region.

Other areas include Kumawu and Pekyi No. 2 in the Ashanti Region; Akim Swedru in the Eastern Region; Beahu, Sefwi Wiawso, Enchi and Wassa Anyinabrem in the Western Region; Gomoa Akramang in the Central Region, and Katanga and Aflao in the Volta Region, as some of the disorders which breach the Public Order Act, Act 491 of 1994.

“The Police wishes to reiterate its commitment to maintaining law and order at all times, and will therefore do everything within the law to ensure that peace prevails in the country.

“Some of the perpetrators of these chieftaincy/land disputes are currently in Police custody and are being prosecuted at the law courts, while others are being investigated.

“Meanwhile, all parties to chieftaincy/land disputes are advised to utilise the law courts and other constitutional conflict resolution mechanisms to resolve their differences.

The public are hereby entreated to continue to cooperate with the Police to maintain the peace that our country is enjoying.”