The Queen Mother of the Nerebehi Traditional Area, Nana Timah Agyeku, has called on law enforcement authorities to investigate recent property demolitions in Bofunase and bring those responsible to justice.
She has also appealed to the public to stop linking the newly installed Nerebehi Chief, Nana Apegyabie Kwarteng Prempeh II, to the demolitions, describing allegations of his involvement as baseless and defamatory.
In a 10-minute video published on Facebook on Sunday, Nana Timah Agyeku said the traditional leader had no involvement in the destruction of private properties in the neighbouring community.
She urged the public to avoid spreading claims that could damage the chief’s reputation, insisting that he was not responsible for the alleged acts.
“Please, I urge the public to desist from associating Nana Kwarteng Apegyabie Prempeh II with the evil acts of the unnamed individual alleged to be destroying properties belonging to others in Bofunase,” she said.
The Queen Mother described the chief as a person raised with strong values and rejected suggestions that he would engage in criminal conduct or deliberately destroy people’s livelihoods.
Her comments come amid growing tension in Bofunase following reports of demolitions involving privately owned properties by unidentified persons.
The incidents have generated public discussion, with allegations circulating on social media linking the newly installed Nerebehi Chief to the destruction.
Nana Timah Agyeku, however, maintained that the claims were unfounded and called for a thorough investigation to establish the facts and identify the individuals behind the demolitions.
The statement also comes against the background of the chief’s public profile. Nana Apegyabie Kwarteng Prempeh II, known privately as Nana Prempeh, is reported to have served for nearly two decades as president of the Kejetia Federation of Traders.
While claims have also been made about the alleged involvement of an individual identified as Boakye, said to be associated with the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly and the Bofunase regency, those allegations have not been independently established.
The Queen Mother’s appeal places renewed focus on the need for a credible investigation to determine responsibility for the demolitions and address concerns among residents.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
