Chief demands 48 goats as atonement for deceased community members
The chief of Sehwi Kwasikrom, Nana Kwasi Suamena II, has sparked controversy by demanding 48 goats as atonement for the burial of two deceased community members. The 48 goats are worth 48,000 Ghana cedis.
The chief claims that the deaths occurred under circumstances that render it an abomination to bury the bodies in the town, and therefore, the families must pay the fine to appease the gods.
The demand has been met with outrage and resistance from the community, who view it as excessive and unjustified.
The families of the deceased have pleaded with the chief to reconsider, but he remains adamant.
The demand for 48 goats, worth approximately 48,000 Ghana cedis, has been seen as excessive and burdensome for the families of the deceased.
The situation escalated into a heated altercation, resulting in the chief allegedly shooting an 18-year-old boy, Ortiz Quesi, who is currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
The incident has raised questions about the chief’s authority and the community’s rights, with many calling for a resolution to the dispute and an end to the tensions in Sehwi Kwasikrom.
The community is divided over the issue, with some supporting the chief’s stance and others opposing it. The youth in the community have been particularly vocal in their dissent, seeing the demand as an attempt to exploit and oppress them.
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