Sampa Disturbances: Bono Regional House of Chiefs calls for restraint

The Bono Regional House of Chiefs has expressed concern over recent disturbances in Sampa linked to an ongoing chieftaincy dispute.

In a statement issued on October 3, 2025, the House said the disturbances “have resulted in the loss of lives and destruction of properties” and strongly condemned the incidents.

"At an emergency meeting of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs held on October 3, 2025, members noted with grave concern and regret the recent disturbances at Sampa, which arose from the ongoing Sampa chieftaincy dispute. These disturbances have resulted in the loss of lives and destruction of properties. The House strongly condemns these disturbances," it noted.

The Bono Regional House of Chiefs blamed the unrest on the alleged illegitimate process of entering the name of one party in the Sampa chieftaincy conflict into the register of the National House of Chiefs.

"It recalled that the Bono Regional House of Chiefs had previously rejected the Chieftaincy Declaration Forms because they did not meet the necessary requirements. The President and Registrar of the House were eventually cited for contempt for failing to comply with the Mandamus Order.

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"To the dismay of the House, the Registrar of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs and the Acting President of Sampa Traditional Council were ordered in a contempt application to submit the said forms to the National House of Chiefs," the statement said.

The House further assured the people of Sampa, Bonoman, and the public that it is taking steps to ensure a fair and expeditious hearing of the Sampa paramount stool petition.

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"It is the hope of the House that this process will bring finality to the long-standing conflict," it added.

Read the full statement below:

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