A custom has been performed at Ankobea Palace for the desolation of Nana Ansu Agyei, Ankobea Apagyahene and Mmrengyaahene, the traditional leader of the Dormaa Mmrengyaa, has been removed from office for collecting bribes from illegal miners, popularly known as galamsey operators.
According to sources, Nana Ansu Agyei had been receiving payments from the illegal miners in exchange for protection and permission to operate in the area.
The removal of the chief was announced by Barima Dei Kusi Gyabaah ll (Dormaa Ankobeahene and Amasuhene, the president of Ankobea Divisional Council ) after a thorough investigation into the allegations.
“The chief’s actions were in clear violation of his duties and the laws of the land,” Dormaa Ankobeahene and Amasuhene stated. “We cannot condone such behaviour, especially when it involves environmental degradation and harm to our citizens as Osagyefo Oseadeayo Dr Agyeman Badu Il Dormaahene has vowed to distool any divisional cheif if he dare sit
The move has been welcomed by the community, who had grown tired of the chief’s alleged corrupt practices.
“We are grateful to the Dormaa Ankobeahene for taking this bold step,” said some residents. “We hope this will serve as a deterrent to others who think they can engage in illegal activities with impunity.” Barima Dei Kusi Gyabaah ll Dormaa Ankobeahene, in addition:The deposed chief did accept doing it and therefore refused to speak.
