The Volta regional communication directorate of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has congratulated the Awomefia of Anlo, Togbe Sri III for his appointment as a sole mediator for the Bimbila chieftancy dispute.
President Nana Akufo-Addo mentioned at a durbar of Chiefs and people of Bimbila that the Awomefia has accepted his call to help solve the tension between the two royal families in the Northern region, Dasana Andani and Nakpa Naa Dawuni who are fighting over the skin.
“Togbe Sri has agreed to perform this task on behalf of the people here and behalf of the people of Ghana,” the President said.
On Thursday, 29 August 2019, the Information Minister Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah together with Minister for Chieftaicy and Religious Affairs, Joseph Kofi Dzamesi, National Security Minister, Albert Kan-Dapaa, Volta Regional Minister, Dr. Archibald Yao Letsa and the Northern regional Minister, Salifu Sa-eed presented an appointment letter to the Anlo Overlord.
The Volta NDC beliefs Togbe Sri III has the experince bring lasting peace between the two royal families of Bimbila in the Northern region.
The NDC in a statement wished him a successful mediation and prayed for peace in that part of the country.
Togbe Sri III has began the mediation processes.
Below is the full release
PRESS RELEASE
30/08/2019
VOLTA NDC CONGRATULATES AWOMEFIA FOR HIS APPOINTMENT TO MEDIATE THE BIMBILLA CHIEFTAINCY DISPUTE
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Volta Chapter wishes to congratulate the Awomefia of Anlo state on his appointment to mediate the Bimbilla chieftaincy dispute in the Northern region.
The Two royal gates - Dasana Andani family and Nakpaa Naa Dawuni family have been in an acrimonious and violent struggle over the rightful ruler of Bimbilla since 1994.
We believe with his rich experience serving as a member of the council of state under erstwhile former President Mahama's government puts him in a good stead to effectively function in his new assignment.
The national democratic congress, the people of the Volta region and the Anlo state wish him a successful mediation in bringing lasting peace to Bimbilla.
Signed
Volta regional NDC Communication outfit.
Sorkpa K. Agbleze (Volta NDC Comm. Officer)