Akyode Traditional Council denies Adele coronation protest

The Akyode Traditional Council in the Nkwanta South Municipality has formally rejected allegations of a planned protest or disruption regarding the upcoming coronation of the Paramount Chief of the Adele Traditional Area. Scheduled for November 7, 2026, the event has been overshadowed by rumors of potential ethnic unrest, which the Council describes as entirely unfounded and malicious. The leadership has urged both the public and security agencies to ignore reports suggesting any intent to interfere with the ceremony.

In a statement signed by Nana Obonbo Sewura Lupuwura II, the Akyode Traditional Council characterized the rumors as a deliberate attempt to incite tension between different ethnic groups in the region. Far from planning a protest, the Council reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and stated its intention to participate in the coronation festivities. The Council emphasized the importance of unity and cooperation among the traditional areas to ensure a successful event.

Community leaders and residents in Nkwanta South have also appealed to the Oti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) to act against the source of the misinformation. This plea follows a petition that falsely alleged the Akyode people intended to disrupt the proceedings. Residents reminded REGSEC of its previous warnings regarding the dangers of false rumors and called for a thorough investigation to identify those attempting to fuel ethnic conflict through propaganda.

The current situation highlights the ongoing efforts by traditional authorities to manage local stability in the Oti Region. By publicly refuting the claims and calling for security intervention, the Akyode Traditional Council aims to ensure that the Adele coronation proceeds without incident. Local residents are being encouraged to remain calm and disregard any further misinformation that could destabilize the community's peaceful coexistence.