Daasebre Akuamoah Adyapong II, Kwahuhene
In a shocking twist, Ghana Police thwarted what appears to be a terrifying assassination attempt against the paramount chief of the Kwahu Traditional Area, Daasebre Akuamoah Agyapong II. Allegedly orchestrated by hired hitmen linked to a high-profile political figure, the attack has sent shockwaves through the community, raising urgent questions about the chief’s safety and prompting demands for justice.
According to Listowell Nana Kusi-Poku, who petitioned the Inspector General of Police, over 50 masked assailants stormed the royal palace on October 20 in an alarming Gestapo-style invasion. Cloaked in dark hoods, the attackers allegedly sought to overthrow the Kwahuhene following a previous failed destoolment attempt.
Quick-thinking police stationed at the palace, aided by brave palace vigilantes, managed to repel the attack in a dramatic, near-gunfight, forcing the assailants to flee into nearby bushes. Though no arrests were made, the invasion has left the area shaken and demanding answers.
In a startling revelation, Kusi-Poku’s petition suggests that the hitmen were allegedly sent on orders from the MP for Abetifi and Minister for Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, and even claimed to have “the Queen’s permission” to shut down the palace. Kusi-Poku went on to allege that he possesses an audio recording in which one of the masked men chillingly admits that they were “sent to kill the chief.”
Kusi-Poku made a strong call for accountability, stating, “The Police must prevent crime, not let gunmen roam freely. I’m calling for a full investigation into this heinous act. No one in Ghana should face masked assassins under any pretext.”
He pressed the police to take swift, decisive action, insisting that those responsible be “fished out and held accountable.” As tensions rise, the Kwahu community—and indeed, the whole of Ghana—is anxiously awaiting police updates, hoping the perpetrators will soon face justice.
This unsettling incident has sparked fresh calls for the government to provide greater security for traditional leaders, underscoring the need for enhanced protection to prevent such brazen attacks on the country’s cultural heritage.
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