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After Hon. Frederick Ahenkwah, the MP for Jaman North constituency, made a statement on the floor of parliament regarding chaos in Sampa, Hon. Eugene Boakye Antwi, the MP for Subin constituency, was forced to correct the record on chieftaincy issues in Sampa.
Hon. Eugene Boakye Antwi addressed a misrepresented history in his statement.
He declared that Sampa is under the administrative jurisdiction and control of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene.
“Mr Speaker, Sampa is part of Asanteman, therefore Otumfuo installs all paramount chiefs within his administrative area and is therefore unfortunate for a matter of such nature, a very sensitive matter when it comes to installation of paramount chiefs (Amanhene) within Asanteman area to be determined by Bono Regional Council or Regional House of Chiefs. That is also very unfortunate.”
He mentioned that towns such as Japekrom, Sampa, Nkoranza and Seikwa are all under Asantehene, so Bono Regional House of Chiefs does not have jurisdiction over their chieftaincy issues.
He further explained that these traditional facts are well documented in the Chieftaincy Act, as his control of such traditional areas.
The MP called on stakeholders, members of parliament and paramount chiefs, to understand the supremacy of Otumfuo when it comes to matters concerning Asanteman.
He cautioned MPs to tread cautiously and leave chieftaincy matters to those who are mandated to do so to ensure peace and stability in such areas.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com/Nana Kwaku Boffah
