We can’t continue to spill blood because of power – Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman

Chief of Akyem Muoso, Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman, is urging Ghanaians to value and protect the lives of fellow human beings. He condemned the spilling of blood and killing for chieftaincy and political power, calling it repugnant and demanding an immediate end to such practices.

According to Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman, the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and state laws guarantee individuals the right to life. He emphasized that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and thus, individual rights to life must be protected.

Addressing a durbar of chiefs and people of Akyem Muoso as part of the first anniversary of his installation as Chief of Muoso, Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman recounted the chieftaincy dispute that preceded his installation and the bloodshed it caused.

He remarked, "Akyem Muoso nearly collapsed due to a chieftaincy dispute. The spilling of blood and all the chaos was needless. Who are you going to rule over when you're done killing your own people? Chieftaincy disputes here and everywhere in the country don't help. If we don't avoid conflicts, our states will collapse one day."

Osabarima added that he never contemplated becoming a chief but accepted his nomination by the kingmakers to serve and unify Muoso town due to the conflicts that predated his nomination and installation.

"I had a plan for my life; becoming a chief was never part of my plans. But sometimes, God uses us for His own purpose. The voice of the people is the voice of God, so I had to accept my nomination by the kingmakers and gear up to do the will of God," he emphasized.

Osabarima expressed gratitude to God and the people of Muoso for their support in maintaining peace, order, and brotherliness after his installation. He noted that nations can only develop when there is peace. "In April 2023, when you made me chief of Muoso, I told God to lead through me. And I asked for peace, unity, and development. Indeed, God has been at the wheel, and we have made huge progress in one year."

Osabarima Owusu Beyeeman recounted some developmental projects achieved within a year under his reign. He mentioned the construction of a world-class police station at Muoso to help protect peace and reduce crime. He also highlighted successes in education, job creation, community development, and peacebuilding.

"In one year, we have rehabilitated school buildings, rewired some schools, and improved the poor BECE performance from a 32% pass rate to over 70%. We have provided support to needy students by buying uniforms, desks, and books. We want our children to pass and get admission to the STEM School at Abomoso and other senior high schools in the country. No child should be left behind. Education is the way to go," the chief noted.

He has also offered to support needy students who gain admission to SHS by procuring basic items required for their stay in the boarding house. A senior lawyer and law lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law, Professor Kwame Gyan, eulogized Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman for promoting and maintaining peace and development in Akyem Muoso. He said the success achieved by Osabarima within a year is remarkable and needs to be supported.