Member of Parliament for Abetifi and Minister of Agriculture, Bryan Acheampong, has confirmed the arrest of about 26-28 armed men who attempted to kidnap and destool the acting President of the Kwahu Traditional Area, Akyemfour Asiedu Agyemang III, in Kwahu Abetifi.

In an interview with Kwahu Ambassador, Mr Acheampong revealed that the suspects, who stormed Abetifi and allegedly tried to depose Agyemang III, are currently in police custody in Nkawkaw and will face court proceedings tomorrow.

He assured the public that justice would be served and called on the people of Kwahu to remain calm, noting that peace has been restored and the situation is now under control.

The incident, which initially led to violent clashes and left six people hospitalized, began when Obaapanyin Yaa Asantewaa, claiming to be the Abrewatia (chief’s wife) of the Kwahu area, led the armed group into the Abetifi Palace. Once inside, Yaa Asantewaa reportedly conducted traditional destoolment rites, including the symbolic slaughter of a sheep to signify Agyemang III's removal.

News of the attempted destoolment quickly spread, prompting local youth to gather at the palace to defend the acting chief. The ensuing confrontation was contained following the intervention of security forces, who restored order. Following the clash, traditional leaders performed counter-rites to reestablish Akyemfour Asiedu Agyemang III’s authority, ceremoniously returning him to his role at the main Abetifi Palace.