The Ankobeahene of Begoro, Bafour Owiredu Agyarko Minta II, has been summoned to appear before the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council on February 13th due to his endorsement of John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
A letter, signed by D. M. Ofori-Atta, the Secretary of the Traditional Council, mandates Nana Owiredu Agyarko Minta II to provide an explanation for his actions before the council.
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The summons, issued on behalf of petitioners including Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe and Okyeame Owusu, alleges that Nana Owiredu Agyarko tarnished the reputation of the Begoro stool and subjected it to political ridicule by engaging in partisan politics.
The petitioners assert that during a campaign event attended by John Mahama, Nana Owiredu Agyarko purported to represent Nananom and the people of Begoro, and made partisan political statements in favor of the NDC.
Furthermore, the summon instructs Nana Owiredu Agyarko Minta II to appear before Nananom without fail, accompanied by any witnesses, and to pay a hearing fee of GHC1,000.00.
Below is the letter to the chief