In the community of Ntronang on the Obuotabiri mountains in the Okere District of the Eastern Region, a woman identified as Abena Mama in her 20s has been discovered deceased, and her body left to decay in a room.

The family received a caution from fetish priest Okomfo Koranteng, instructing them not to handle the body until specific rituals are performed. Additionally, a substantial sum of GHC17,000, along with sheep and Schnapps, is required.

Abena Mama was reportedly cohabiting with a man, and allegations suggest a previous relationship with the man's father. Elders advised against the relationship, deeming it an abomination.

Despite the warnings, the couple persisted, leading the fetish priest to conduct rituals, linking them to Abena Mama's subsequent death.

Fetish priest Okomfo Koranteng insists on specific rituals and a financial obligation before allowing the burial, stating that non-compliance would violate cultural norms and result in severe consequences for the family.

Consequently, Abena Mama's body remains untouched in a room, decomposing five days after her demise.

This situation has ignited discussions within the community about the delicate balance between cultural practices and the need for a dignified burial. Some community members advocate police intervention to transport the body to a mortuary for preservation and autopsy.

In a separate incident, Florence Amo, a fetish priestess, has been apprehended by the Eastern Region Police for allegedly defrauding bereaved families.

Her deceitful tactics involve falsely claiming responsibility for the deaths, exploiting grieving families by demanding substantial sums for elaborate rituals.

Her accomplice, Abraham Odotei, remains at large. Florence Amo's arrest followed a report from a family previously victimized by her schemes. Subsequent investigations uncovered multiple victims with similar complaints.

Florence Amo is currently remanded by the Koforidua Circuit Court "B." However, her defense counsel's absence during court sessions has raised concerns, prompting the judge to express the intention to proceed without delay if a valid excuse is not provided.

Despite granting another adjournment, the judge directed Amo to obtain necessary disclosures, warning that case management would commence on the next adjourned date if the defense counsel remains absent.