The Omanhene of the Agona Traditional Area in the Ashanti Region, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II, has imposed a ban on the Member of Parliament for Afigya Sekyere East, Mavis Nkansah-Boadu, from organising social events within his traditional jurisdiction over what he describes as disrespectful conduct towards his authority.
The decision follows an invitation extended to the traditional ruler by the MP to attend the grand finale of the MNB Inter-Senior High School Football Tournament, scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Agona Community AstroTurf.
In a letter addressed to the MP and titled “Disrespectful Conduct,” the Omanhene expressed displeasure over the manner in which the invitation was addressed, describing it as an insult to his traditional position and authority.
According to him, the MP’s decision to address him simply as “The Chief, Agona Traditional Council” was disrespectful, particularly considering his installation and recognition as the Omanhene of the Agona Traditional Area.
The traditional ruler explained that he had undergone all the necessary customary rites and ceremonies confirming his position, including swearing an oath before Agona Amantuonson on June 4, 2026, and subsequently before the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on June 29, 2026.
He further indicated that he sat in state on July 2 and 3, 2026, offered his Aseda to the Asantehene on July 27, and celebrated his maiden Akwasidae and Big Akwasidae on July 19 and August 30, respectively.
Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II noted that several prominent personalities, including the Sekyere South Municipal Police Commander, the Municipal Director of Education and the Municipal Chief Executive, Evans Twumasi, had participated in his traditional programmes and paid homage to his authority.
However, he accused the MP of failing to accord him the respect and recognition befitting his position despite her periodic visits to the Agona township.
“You, the Hon. Mavis Nkansah Boadu, is yet to show respect and reverence to me as the Omanhene of Agona Traditional Council Area, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II (and by extension the Otumfuo Asantehene) during your periodic visits to Agona Township,” portions of the letter stated.
The Omanhene described the invitation as a surprise and an insult of the highest order, questioning the MP’s decision to invite him to a programme under her patronage without what he considered proper recognition of his traditional status.
“I saw your invitation in question as attached, a huge surprise and an insult of the highest order,” he stated.
As a result, the traditional ruler announced an immediate ban on all social events organised by the MP within his traditional jurisdiction, specifically targeting the upcoming football tournament.
“You are banned with immediate effect from holding any social event (particularly the Tournament in question scheduled for 23rd October, 2026) within my Traditional jurisdiction,” the letter directed.
The affected communities include Agona, Bipoa, Wiamoase, Bedomase, Afamanaso, Akrofonso and Amponyinamoa.
“I will not allow any misconduct to undermine my authority and for that matter, Asanteman,” the chief declared.
Meanwhile, the controversy stems from an invitation letter dated October 8, 2026, in which Mavis Nkansah-Boadu invited the traditional ruler to the grand finale of the MNB Inter-Senior High School Football Tournament.
Source: Ghanaweb
