Zongo Community heads at Amanten in the Bono East Region have vehemently kicked against the decision of the Paramount Chief of Amanten traditional area, Osabarima Bonsie Appau Bonsu II, to nominate a chief for the Zongo community.
The Omanhene, who was installed on November 13, 2022 has reportedly selected Abdulai Salifu, the Dagomba Chief, to head the Zongo community.
Abdulai Salifu succeeds Alhaji Adam Ali, the late Zongo Chief who passed away about six months ago.
But Abubakar Haruna, the Grumah Chief and Mallam Issah, Zongo Chief Linguist, on behalf of the Zongo community disclosed at a press conference held at Amanten, that the right to chose a leader solely lies in the hands of the Zongo community.
According to the spokesmen, it is not proper for the Amanten chief to elect somebody to head the Zongo community.
The Gruma Chief, Abubakar Haruna, stated that the Amanten chief had no right to appoint a leader for the Zongos and indicated that the chief’s selection is not acceptable and questioned the Omanhene’s authority to install a chief for the Zongo community at Amanten.
The concerned representatives and heads of the various communities have petitioned His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to call the Amanten chief to order, so as not to meddle in the selection of their leaders.
He hoped the Royal intervention of the Asantehene would ensure fair play and bring about absolute justice.
Also at the meeting were; Moro Chandam, Chorkosi Chief; Musah Abubakar, Mossi chief and Mallam Mahama, Deputy Busanga Imam.
