Agogo hene's commemoration will come on despite threats - DCE

Europa

January 28, 2016 6:33 AM

The youth of Agogo have warned that unless the Fulani herdsmen in the area are flushed put, they will prevent the commemoration from taking place.

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The planned commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the Agogo hene, Nana Akuakoh Sarpong will take place as scheduled despite threats from the youth of the area.

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of Asante Akyem North, Awerh Aziru said security will be provided for the event in order to prevent any disturbances.

This follows a long standing dispute between the residents of the area and the Fulani herdsmen following the latter's continuous refusal to check their cattle from destroying the food crops of the indigenes.

The Fulani herdsmen have also been accused of raping the women in the town as well as murdering persons who dare challenge them.

In an interview on Radio Ghana after a DISEC meeting on Wednesday, the DCE said his outfit will engage the youth in a series of discussions to enable them reach an amicable solution.

"I want the Agogo residents to understand that we understand their concerns. I am one month old in this position and this time, DISEC will solve the problem once and for all," he promised.

He indicated that organizing press conferences and issuing threats "is npt the way to go about it."

Mr. Aziru warned the youth not to take the law into their own hands and do anything untoward which will "have repercussions later."

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