The Aowin Traditional Council in the Aowin Municipality of the Western North Region has reconciled with their Member of Parliament (MP), Oscar Ofori Larbi, following months of unresolved tensions over alleged disrespect toward traditional authorities.
In February 2025, the Traditional Council had performed rituals to banish Mr. Larbi from their land, accusing him of spreading false stories against the paramount chief and some divisional chiefs. Led by the chief of Omanpe, Nana Opong Payin III, the council slaughtered a sheep and poured libation, invoking the gods of Aowin to act against the lawmaker should he defy the ban.
However, at a gathering on March 30, 2026, to perform purification rites and pour libation to pacify the gods, the Chief of Nkwanta and Ahenyere of the Aowin Traditional Area, Nana Kwadwo Ntow, revealed that the MP had shown remorse and formally apologised to the traditional leaders. He confirmed that the curse had been reversed to foster peace and accelerate development in the municipality.
The Mmerantehene, Nana Asare Bimpong, who played a key role in resolving the dispute, noted that the misunderstanding between the traditional authorities and the MP had delayed development projects in the area.
With peace now restored, he appealed to the government to fast-track developmental initiatives, particularly in roads, hospitals, and electricity extension, and to actively involve Aowin in its development plans.
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