EBUSUAPANYIN KWA NANA V. EBUSUAPANYIN KWAME APAA AND ANOTHER

JUDGMENT

MRS. BAMFORD-ADDO, J.S.C.:

I have had the privilege of reading in advance the judgment of my brother Acquah J.S.C. and I agree entirely with him. I would however add my reasons in support. This is appeal from the judgment of the Chieftaincy Tribunal of the National House of Chiefs dated 14th September, 1984 allowing an appeal from a judgment dated 25th September, 1981 of the Chieftaincy Tribunal of the Central Regional House of Chiefs by the Petitioner/Appellants herein. The Petitioner/Appellant petitioned of the Chieftaincy Tribunal of the Central Regional House of Chiefs for the following reliefs:

a) A declaration that the Royal Odandan Twidan family is the only Omanhene Stool Family for the Gomoa Ajumako Paramount Stool.

b) That the Royal Odandan Twidan Paramount Stool family is the only rightful body capable of nominating candidate for enstoolment as the Omanhene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional area.

c) Defendants from interfering with the Paramount Stool or in any way arroga…