Tension is mounting among chiefs in the Adansi Traditional Area following an alleged attack on the Adansihene, Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, by a group of irate young men at Hweremoase in the Ashanti Region.
The incident reportedly occurred after the youth, believed to be operating illegally on land belonging to Sems Exploration—a mining company at Akwaserem in the Adansi Asokwa District—were confronted and asked to vacate the area.
According to reports, the Adansihene, after engaging the group earlier in the day to stop their activities, was allegedly attacked later that evening upon returning home.
In an interview with Adom News at the Bonsra Afriyie Palace in Fomena, the Adansiman Akyeamehene, Nana Kusi Anowuo, expressed deep concern over the development, stating that fear has gripped the traditional leaders.
He revealed that the matter has been reported to the police for a thorough investigation and appropriate action.
Confirming the incident, the Adansi Fomena District Police Commander, DSP Samson Wunyi Mumuni, disclosed that about 150 young men were involved in the confrontation. He assured the public that those responsible will be brought to justice, emphasizing that no one is above the law.