A Dambai Circuit Court has remanded four people into police custody in connection with disturbances at Dwabrem, Worawora, in the Oti Region, amid tensions surrounding the commencement of rites for the Akwantutenten Festival.
The four accused persons are Kwame Aboagye Ahenkroa, 55, Prince Asante, 27, Daniel Wiafe, 20, and Kwabena Nsimbo, 22.
According to a statement issued by the Oti Regional Police Command on October 28, 2026, the court remanded the accused on October 27 following disturbances that occurred on October 24. They are expected to reappear before the court on November 17, 2026.
The police said the incident involved the burning of vehicle tyres and other acts of violence amid tensions over claims that a High Court injunction had been obtained to restrain the celebration.
Police personnel deployed to the scene extinguished the fire and restored order.
The development comes amid a chieftaincy dispute involving families connected to the festival and disagreements over the commencement of its rites.
At a meeting with representatives of the disputing families on October 26, the Oti Regional Security Council (REGSEC) directed all parties to seek redress through the appropriate courts and Houses of Chiefs.
The Council stressed that the chieftaincy dispute must be resolved through lawful means and directed that those arrested over the disturbances be dealt with in accordance with the law.
The Oti Regional Police Command has urged all parties to remain calm, exercise restraint and respect lawful processes to preserve peace and security in Worawora.
The police statement was signed by John Nchor, Deputy Superintendent of Police and Public Affairs Officer for the Oti Region.
