Court prevents Dormahene from attending funeral of chief of Berekum to pave way for Asantehene

A Sunyani High Court has issued an order preventing the Paramount Chief of Dormaa Transitional Area, Osagyefo Nana Agyeman Badu, from participating in the burial rites of the late Paramount Chief of Berekum Traditional Area, Daasebre Dr. Amankona Diawuo II.

The legal action was initiated by Osabarima Kyere Yeboah Darteh II of the Berekum Traditional Council, according to a report by GhanaWeb.

The action by Darteh II aims to avoid potential disruptions to peace arising from conflicting attendance plans during the burial.

The Berekum Traditional Council’s programme outlined the Dormaahene’s attendance on Wednesday, November 22, and the Asantehene’s on Thursday, November 23.

Traditionally, the Asantehene is expected to be the last dignitary to participate in the burial of a Berekumhene, given his authority to enstool a new chief following the ceremony.

However, the Dormaahene, for reasons undisclosed, altered his attendance schedule to coincide with that of Otumfour, prompting the Berekum Traditional Council to seek legal intervention to avert potential chaos arising from the simultaneous presence of the two traditional leaders.

In response to the court’s directive, additional measures have been taken as the court has enlisted the assistance of the Ghana Police Service to ensure the effective implementation of the injunction order, with the aim of maintaining peace within Berekum and its surrounding areas.