The Ada Traditional Council has formally suspended four members of its ranks for two years, effective August 14, 2026, following a resolution deemed a deliberate defiance of a crucial decision – the cancellation of the 2026 Asafotufiami grand durbar scheduled for August 8th.
The resolution, penned by Mr. Ebenezer C. Mettle-Nunoo, Registrar of the Council, details a dispute centered around the Council’s decision to cancel the event. The resolution explicitly states that the four members were suspended ‘from all duties, privileges, and participation in council affairs’ for allegedly defying the Council’s decision to cancel the event.
According to the resolution, the Council convened an emergency meeting on August 5th, where the four members were present and unanimously resolved to cancel the durbar. The Council’s argument centered on the alleged organization, participation, and encouragement of the durbar’s cancellation despite the Council’s explicit mandate to halt the event.
Specifically, the resolution details that the Council perceived the four members’ actions as a deliberate act of defiance, a breach of the Council’s authority, traditions, customs, and protocols – all integral to the Ada Traditional Area’s cultural identity.
Furthermore, the Council cited alleged breaches of ceremonial and spiritual traditions associated with the Asafotufiami festival as a key reason for the suspension. They asserted that proceeding with the durbar without the participation and consent of the Adibiawe Clan – the clan responsible for the gate opening – constituted a violation of established customs.
The resolution also highlighted potential impacts on customary rites performed by the Worlip Clan and the Dangmebiawe Clan, stating that the event disrupted their traditional roles and required appropriate pacification and re-performance. The Council cited alleged breaches of these customs as justification for the suspension.
The resolution was signed by several Council members and the official witness, Asafoatsengua Adjumani VI, Nene Akiti III, and Asafoatsengua Saki Keteni VI-.
The Council further cited alleged breaches of traditional rites performed by the priest and the closing customs performed by the Dangmebiawe Clan, stating that these customs form an important part of the spiritual and ceremonial cycle of the festival and require proper re-performance. The Council emphasized the need for appropriate pacification and re-performance to maintain the integrity of the festival.
The resolution underscores the Council’s commitment to protecting the integrity of the area and promoting peaceful coexistence. It also states that the disciplinary action was necessary to safeguard the traditions and customs of the Ada Traditional Area, preventing potential discord and maintaining the established order.
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Source: Adom Online
