The council agreed to receive the Vice President at the palace of Banda Manhene, Osabarima Okokyeredom Kwadwo Sito I, in Banda Ahenkro.
However, the council said it noted that plans changed when the New Patriotic Party’s parliamentary candidate for the area, Joe Danquah in coordination with the DCE, Emmanuel Akone redirected the meeting venue to Kabrono Presby Church.
Feeling disrespected by this unilateral change, the Banda Traditional Council declined to participate in the event and rejected the invitation extended through the DCE.
Clarification on Banda Chief’s role
Addressing reports of an endorsement by Nana Sen Apem Sah Kyameh II, the Chief of Banda Kabrono, the Banda Traditional Council emphasized that while Nana Sen Apem Sah Kyameh II is a recognized Chief of Banda Kabrono, he is not the Omanhene (Paramount clChief) of the Banda Traditional Council.
The council expressed disappointment that the Vice President’s team failed to properly verify the status of the chiefs they met during the visit.
“The Vice President only met two chiefs who are not members of the Banda Traditional Council as we speak. Therefore, any endorsement of Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia by these individuals does not reflect the views of the Banda Traditional Council,” stated Nana Kwaku Afriyie, a council member.
Appeal for caution
The Banda Traditional Council urged Dr. Bawumia and his campaign team to refrain from engaging with individuals falsely presenting themselves as paramount chiefs.
They stressed the importance of avoiding actions that could create unnecessary chieftaincy disputes in the peaceful Banda district for political gain.
