Chief destooled in Abura Dunkwa over alleged affair with community priestess

The Odompem Adwenadze Royal Family of Abura Dunkwa in the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese District of Ghana’s Central Region has officially destooled Nana Obo Kwefuah VIII, who served as the Gyasehene of the community, following allegations of misconduct.

Abusuapanyin Kwame Essoun, a senior member of the royal family who led the destoolment process, told the media that the chief’s removal was justified by several issues, including failure to perform traditional rites and alleged personal misconduct.

“He [Nana Obo Kwefuah VIII] has for some period now refused to perform the necessary rites and rituals required of him by the family during festivals,” Essoun said.

“Aside from that, he is in a marital affair with a fetish priestess, which doesn’t align with our traditions.”

The Abusuapanyin also alleged that the chief had altered the family head’s title to his own name and tried to deflect attention by making unfounded claims against other family members.

“He accused me of having a child with his ex-wife, which I have challenged him to prove,” Essoun added.

Obaapanyin Aba Appiawa, another member of the royal family, confirmed that repeated attempts to summon Nana Obo Kwefuah VIII over the past five months had failed.

“We, the royal family, invited him several times, but he didn’t come. I fully support the decision to destool him,” she said.

In light of these developments, the royal family has urged the public to no longer recognise Nana Obo Kwefuah VIII as the Gyasehene of Abura Dunkwa. Efforts to reach the former chief for comment have so far been unsuccessful.