The Ebiradze Royal Family of Takoradi-Amanful has publicly denounced one Enoch Abeiku Ehurong, also known as Nana Obo Atta Kukoamoah IV, accusing him of unlawfully parading himself as the Divisional Chief of Takoradi-Amanful.
At a news conference held in Takoradi, the leadership and principal elders of the Takoradi-Amanful Stool described the actions of Mr. Ehurong as false, unlawful and contrary to the customs and traditions of the Ahanta Traditional Area.
Reading a statement on behalf of the stool, Stool Secretary, Elvis Turkson, stated that the only recognized and customarily enstooled Divisional Chief of Takoradi-Amanful is Nana Obo Atta Kojo Essoun III, who also serves as Krotihene of the Ahanta Paramount Stool.
According to the statement, Nana Obo Atta Kojo Essoun III was duly enstooled in line with customary practices and has sworn allegiance to the Omanhene of the Ahanta Traditional Area, Otumfuo Baidoo Bonsoe XVI.
The royal family stressed that the chief continues to perform his traditional responsibilities legitimately alongside the lawfully enstooled Queen Mother, Obaahema Effiekesim Mansa IV.
The stool leadership further credited Nana Obo Atta Kojo Essoun III with spearheading several development initiatives within the Takoradi-Amanful Divisional Area, including the construction of more than ten community water systems and interventions aimed at improving security and social welfare.
The statement followed what the family described as a disturbing development in which Mr. Ehurong allegedly issued letters and directives claiming authority as chief of the area.
According to the stool, a letter referenced SOTTTS/2026/MAY/004 and dated May 15, 2026, and purportedly issued by Mr. Ehurong, attempted to assert authority over matters within the Takoradi-Amanful Divisional Area.
The royal family maintained that only Nana Obo Atta Kojo Essoun III possesses the customary and legal authority to issue official directives and correspondence on behalf of the Takoradi-Amanful Stool.
It further alleged that the self-styled chief had forged the official letterhead of the stool and used it to mislead corporate institutions, organizations and individuals.
“Any document bearing the name or purported authority of Nana Obo Atta Kukoamoah IV is invalid, null, void and of no legal effect,” the statement emphasized.
The family also cited Section 63 of the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759), which criminalizes the act of falsely presenting oneself as a chief without lawful enstoolment or recognition. The stool, therefore, cautioned the general public, government agencies, financial institutions, developers and media organizations to verify all traditional representations concerning Takoradi-Amanful directly with the Ebiradze Stool Palace.
It warned that any individual or institution engaging with Mr. Ehurong in the capacity of chief does so at their own risk. The royal family reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the sanctity of the stool and preserving peace within the Takoradi metropolis, while warning against attempts to create parallel structures capable of generating tension in the area.
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