Four persons have been remanded into police custody by the Dambai Circuit Court in connection with disturbances at Dwabrem, Worawora, amid tensions surrounding the commencement of rites for the Akwantutenten Festival.
The accused persons are Kwame Aboagye Ahenkroa, 55; Prince Asante, 27; Daniel Wiafe, 20; and Kwabena Nsimbo, 22.
They were remanded on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and are expected to reappear before the court on November 17, 2026.
According to the Oti Regional Police Command, the disturbances occurred on October 24 and involved the burning of vehicle tyres and other acts of violence.
The police said the incident occurred amid tensions over claims that a High Court injunction had been obtained to restrain the celebration of the festival.
Police personnel, however, deployed to the scene extinguished the fire and restored order, the statement said.
Meanwhile, the Oti Regional Security Council (REGSEC), at a meeting with representatives of the disputing families on October 26, directed all parties to seek redress through the appropriate courts and Houses of Chiefs.
The Council emphasised that the chieftaincy dispute must be resolved through lawful means and directed that all persons arrested in connection with the disturbances be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The Oti Regional Police Command has urged all parties to remain calm, exercise restraint and respect lawful processes to preserve peace and security in Worawora.
