October 15, 2026
Residents of Numereso, a farming community in the Amansie Central District of the Ashanti Region, have appealed to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu ll, and the Omanhene of Bekwai , Nana Osei Kwadwo, to intervene in the two-month suspension of their Odikro, Barima Kofi Gyan.
The residents say the traditional leader has contributed significantly to the development of the community and want him reinstated to enable him to continue his work.
The residents are appealing to the traditional authorities to urgently address the matter amid concerns about the community’s peace and development.
According to the Abusuapanin of Numereso, Charles Gyamfi, the suspended Odikro has been instrumental in supporting development projects in the community.
He is therefore calling on the Asantehene and the Bekwaihene to intervene and help resolve the matter before any decision is taken to install a Zongo chief in the community.
Some residents have also appealed to the traditional authorities to reinstate Barima Kofi Gyan, saying his return would enable him to continue contributing to the community’s development.
They are hopeful that the intervention of the traditional authorities will help resolve the issue and restore calm among residents.
Meanwhile, the Jacobu District Police Commander, Superintendent Francis Mireku, has urged the youth of Numereso to exercise restraint and refrain from any conduct that could disturb the peace.
In an interview, he emphasised the need for residents to remain calm and avoid actions that could threaten peaceful coexistence in the community.
The residents are hopeful that swift intervention by the traditional authorities will lead to an amicable resolution of the matter and restore peace in Numereso.