The New Patriotic Party (NPP) executives in Afigya Sekyere East have appealed to the Agonamanhene, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II, to reconsider a ban on the Member of Parliament for the area, Mavis Nkansah-Boadu, and her planned inter-senior high school football tournament.
The appeal follows a dispute between the MP and the Agona Traditional Council over an invitation letter in which the traditional ruler was addressed as “Chief” instead of “Paramount Chief.”
In a statement dated October 23, 2026, the constituency executives rendered an unreserved apology to the Agonamanhene and the council, accepting responsibility for the error and expressing regret over the incident.
The executives said the error was entirely unintentional and should not be interpreted as an attempt to disrespect the traditional authority.
“ We deeply regret this inadvertent error and assure Agonamanhene and the Agona Traditional Council that it was entirely unintentional, was not borne out of disrespect, and will not happen again,” the statement said.
The apology comes after the Agona Traditional Council, in a letter dated October 21 and titled Disrespectful Conduct, accused the MP of failing to show the required respect to the traditional stool.
The letter referred to an invitation dated October 8 for the MNB Inter-Senior High School Football Tournament scheduled for October 23, which described the Agonamanhene as “The Chief, Agona Traditional Council.”
The traditional ruler described the wording as “a huge surprise and an insult of the highest order” and subsequently banned the MP from holding social events within his traditional jurisdiction, including the football tournament.
The ban covers Agona, Bipoa, Wiamoase, Bedomase, Afamanaso, Akrofonso and Amponyinamoa.
NPP defends MP’s relationship with traditional authorities
In its response, the NPP constituency executives defended the MP’s character, saying she held traditional institutions and customary authority in high regard.
They explained that although Nkansah-Boadu was not physically present at the Agonamanhene’s enstoolment, she was represented by party executives, family members, a former District Chief Executive and the Presiding Member of the Sekyere South Municipal Assembly.
According to the executives, drinks, water, schnapps and other items were also presented during the enstoolment as gestures of goodwill and respect.
They said her absence should not be construed as deliberate disregard for the Agona Traditional Stool.
The statement further disclosed that the MP had made two separate attempts to visit the Agonamanhene after his enstoolment to pay her respects, but both attempts were unsuccessful.
“We can confidently vouch for her character, integrity, respect for humanity, and deep regard for tradition and customary authority,” the executives said.
Executives appeal for reconciliation
The NPP executives also defended the MNB Inter-Senior High School Football Tournament, describing it as a youth development initiative aimed at providing recreational opportunities for students and showcasing emerging football talent to scouts.
They said the MP had invested substantial financial resources in the competition and expressed concern that the dispute could affect the initiative.
The executives urged the traditional council to consider the explanation and apology in the interest of peace, unity and youth development in the constituency.
They reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining a cordial relationship with the Agona Traditional Council and other traditional leaders, acknowledging their role in preserving cultural heritage and promoting community development.
The statement, however, did not confirm whether the Agonamanhene had accepted the apology or lifted the ban on the MP and the tournament.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
