Title “Protecting Tradition:.Queenmother’s Legal Win In Assin Atandansu”
Freeman Koryekpor 
In a big legal win that is all about preserving our cultural ways, Nana Abena Gyamfua Il, the respected Queenmother of the Assin Atandansu area, has won an important case.
This special case is about her role and power as the Queenmother, especially when it comes to choosing and crowning the top chief,
called the Omanhene, in the Assin Atandansu area.
Background:
This whole legal story started a while ago when someone, who is both the
petitioner and respondent, complained to the Central Regional House of Chiefs.
They said that Nana Abena Gyamfua Il becoming the Queenmother of
Nyankomasi Ahenkro was not done right and should be canceled.
Injunction:
Now, fast forward to February 10, 2023, Nana Abena Gyamfua Il, acting as the
one who was complained against, made a legal move called a “Notice of Motion.”
This move asked the court to stop certain people, including the person who made
the complaint, from making Brigadier General Augustine Asiedu the top chief of the Assin Atandansu area.
This is a big deal because there’s already a similar legal request pending.
Legal Stuff:
The court made its decision based on some important legal rules. It said that it’s
the court’s job to protect everyone’s legal rights. It also said that if you want an
injunction, you have to prove you have a good reason.
They thought about things like what would happen if they said no, how serious the complaint was, and if someone would suffer really bad consequences.
Why It Matters:
This legal win is super important because it shows how vital the Queenmother’s role is in picking the top chief in the Akan culture. It also says that sometimes, we need to pause things to make sure nothing bad happens while we figure out what’s right in alegal case.
This case will also help others understand how we can combine our traditional ways with modern laws in Ghana.
The Bottom Line:
Nana Abena Gyamfua Il’s big legal win means she gets to keep doing her important role, and it stops Brigadier General Augustine Asiedu from becoming the chief for now. It’s a reminder that our customs and traditions are still important, and they can work together with our laws.
