A violent confrontation linked to a chieftaincy dispute has left four people dead and 10 others seriously injured in Agona Abodom, a farming community in the Agona West Municipality of Ghana’s Central Region. The clash occurred during the town’s Akwanbo Festival when an opposing claimant to the stool allegedly mobilized landguards to disrupt the celebration.
### Details of the Incident
– The violence erupted when suspected landguards clashed with local residents, leading to fatalities and extensive property damage.
– Two vehicles were destroyed, and furniture in the chief’s palace was vandalized.
– Eyewitness Kwame Arhin reported that three bodies were found initially, with a fourth body discovered later.
### Reactions and Security Measures
– Residents are living in fear and have demanded military and police protection.
– Alex Donkor, the assemblyman for Agona Abodom, expressed concern over the situation, calling for enhanced security to prevent further escalation.
– Police have been deployed to the area to restore order and are investigating the incident.
Agona Abodom has a history of chieftaincy disputes spanning over 45 years, though a new chief was installed earlier this year. The recent violence highlights ongoing tensions in the community.