Four persons have been remanded into police custody by the Dambai Circuit Court over disturbances at Dwabrem, Worawora, in the Oti Region.
The accused, 55-year-old Kwame Aboagye Ahenkroa, Prince Asante, 27, Daniel Wiafe, 20, and Kwabena Nsimbo 22, were remanded on October 27 and are expected to reappear in court on November 17, 2026.
The disturbances occurred on October 24 amid tensions surrounding the commencement of rites for the Akwantutenten Festival.
The unrest reportedly involved the burning of vehicle tyres and other acts of violence following claims that a High Court injunction had been obtained to restrain the celebration.
Police personnel deployed to the scene extinguished the fire and restored order.
Meanwhile, the Oti Regional Security Council, at a meeting on October 26, with representatives of the disputing families, 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 that all persons arrested in connection with the disturbances must 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 Peter Quao Adattor/paqmediagh
