Four persons have been remanded into police custody in connection with disturbances at Dwabrem, Worawora, in the Oti Region, amid tensions over the commencement of rites for the Akwantutenten Festival.
The Dambai Circuit Court remanded the accused persons on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. They are Kwame Aboagye Ahenkroa, 55; Prince Asante, 27; Daniel Wiafe, 20; and Kwabena Nsimbo, 22.
The four are expected to reappear before the court on November 17, 2026.
According to a press release issued by the Oti Regional Police Command on October 28, the disturbances occurred on October 24, when vehicle tyres were set ablaze and other acts of violence were reported.
The unrest reportedly stemmed from claims that a High Court injunction had been obtained to restrain the celebration of the festival.
Police personnel deployed to the scene extinguished the fire and restored order.
Meanwhile, the Oti Regional Security Council (REGSEC), at a meeting with representatives of the disputing families on October 26, directed all parties to seek redress through the appropriate courts and Houses of Chiefs.
The Council stressed that the chieftaincy dispute must be resolved through lawful means and directed that all persons arrested in connection with the disturbances be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The Oti Regional Police Command has urged all parties to remain calm, exercise restraint and respect lawful processes to maintain peace and security in Worawora.
By: Bernard Mensah
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