The Chiefs of Adoagyiri Zongo in the Eastern Region have reaffirmed their allegiance to Okyenman and the Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin.
Chief of Adoagyiri Zongo, Chief Bashiru Salifu Mamman Taylor, made the disclosure when he led the Zongo Chiefs to the Ofori Panin Fie at Kyebi.
According to Chief Bashiru Salifu Mamman Taylor, his Great Grandfather, who became Zongo chief in 1915 served the then Adoagyiri chief, Barima Adu Korkor II, and attended meetings together at the Ofori Panie Fie.
He indicated that, the Zongo community has stayed out of the controversy on whether or not Adoagyiri belongs to the Kotokuman or Okyenman, for a very good reason.
However, as staunch Muslims who believe in the truth, it is important for them to indicate which traditional council offered them a place to settle in Adoagyiri. He said his great grandfather, Mamman Taylor, at all times served the Ofori Panie Fie.
Chief Bashiru Salifu Mamman Taylor added that, the relationship between the Zongo Chiefs and the Ofori Panie Fie predates the current generation.
According to him, the record speaks for itself, to the effect that at all times the Zongo Chiefs dealt with Barimah Adu Korkor II, whose allegiance was with the Ofori Panin Fie.
Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin, on his part indicated that the Ofori Panie Fie was a house of record and that, almost all transactions and dealings that border on Okyenman are documented.
He exhibited a file that contains correspondence between Nana Sir Ofori Atta and the Adoagyiri Zongo Chiefs.
He commended the Zongo Chiefs for speaking the truth about who the owner of the land they occupy at Adoagyiri is.
However, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin expressed disappointment in Police at Nsawam over the poor handling of the Adoagyiri impasse, which has led to the demise of some young and innocent people.
He questioned the IGP’s inability to demand documentary proof of ownership from the parties in the Adoagyiri chieftaincy dispute to enable them make informed decisions.
He indicated that the Police Commander at Nsawam was not clothed with powers to determine the overlord of Adoagyiri
He mentioned that Adoagyiri at all times belongs to Okyenhene and they are not ready to cede an inch of Adoagyiri to any ground of persons.
He said, the customary practice in Okyenman applies in Adoagyiri and shall remain the same. Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin hinted at their intentions to go to court for a declaration on the ownership of Adoagyiri.
