Nigerian LGBTQ rights campaigner, Davis Mac-Iyalla, has been installed as Amankorehen, also known as development chief, in the Central Region.

His coronation was however not devoid of drama as Davis Mac-Iyalla fell from the very palanquin he was being carried in.

Nana Kwesi Gyasi I fell while being paraded in the streets on the shoulders of some members of the traditional area.

Viral videos on social media showed how Davis Mac-Iyalla fell when his carriers toppled to the ground.

The procession came to an abrupt end as many gathered around to help lift Nana Kwesi Gyasi I.

After the activity, he had some words for his detractors who he suspects “were trying to stop me or throw me off the palanquin. But shame has come upon them.”

“Some people are racists. They are saying that ‘Omanhene is not Ghanaian so why are you making him chief?’ Those same people have made foreigners chiefs and benefitted from it. Clear hypocrisy and jealousy,” he said after the incident.

Video: When Gay rights activist Davis Mac Iyalla fell down from Palanquin during installation as chief

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The title is usually conferred on natives including foreigners who have contributed to the development of a community.

The Amankorehene is a chief who promotes activities that accelerates the development of an area.

He was installed by President of Nkusukum Traditional Area, Nana Okese Essandoh IX.

The programme saw many traditional authorities from Cape Coast, Osu, Elmina, Mankessim and Cape Coast in attendance.