Has the Kwahumanhene returned to his palace with national security protection?

The Paramount Chief of Kwahu, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II, has reportedly returned to his palace under national security protection following an alleged assassination attempt in October 2024.

The chief’s return to his palace, now under heightened security, has been met with widespread support from the Kwahu community.

Many residents have praised the government for its efforts to protect their paramount chief and ensure his safety amidst the escalating tensions.

On October 23, 2024, the Executive Director of the Good Governance Advocacy Group Ghana (GGAGG), Listowel Nana Kusi-Poku, revealed during an interview on Accra FM that some masked assailants stormed the chief’s palace with the intent to harm him but were thwarted by the swift intervention of the Ghana Police Service.

Kusi-Poku linked the attack to ongoing chieftaincy disputes and alleged political interference, claiming it was part of a broader scheme to undermine the chief.

He also connected the incident to the chief's tenure as board chairman of the Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), alleging that certain political figures sought to remove him after he resisted plans to collapse the bank for private acquisition.

Background

Kusi-Poku detailed the October 2024 incident, stating that over 150 masked men stormed the palace under the pretense of following orders from the queen mother to close it.

However, he alleged that they were acting on behalf of a prominent politician.

“This Sunday, some people nearly attacked the Kwahumanhene, and it was only God who saved him. If not for the Ghana Police Service, the Nana Kwahumanhene would have been killed. Many people love him, and it would have been a great loss,” Kusi-Poku stated during the interview.

He further alleged that the chief had faced smear campaigns and accusations of bribery after receiving a GH¢50,000 gift from a businessperson he had helped secure a GH¢50 million loan from ADB.

This accusation reportedly led to a petition to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, resulting in the chief resigning from his role at the bank.

Despite stepping down, Kusi-Poku claimed the attacks against the chief have persisted.

The intensified security measures highlight the seriousness of the threats against Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II and the commitment of national authorities to uphold his safety and position as a traditional leader.