and kingmakers to bury their differences come together as one people
to help in the development of the country.Nana Kwabena Angu II, the
Awudua and Divisional Chief of Apinto Traditional Area, told the GNA
in an interview that chieftaincy disputes were undermining the
development of the country since monies that are meant for projects
are spent on security personnel to patrol conflict areas.
Nana Angu said a few years ago when the area was embroiled in
litigation, development in the traditional area stopped, especially at
Awudua, the seat of the Apinto Divisional Area.
He said public places of convenience have been destroyed and the
11-kilometre road linking Awudua to the main Tarkwa/Bogoso road had
virtually become impassable.Meanwhile, huge sums of money were paid to
lawyers whose services were engaged in the dispute.Nana Angu appealed
to chiefs in the area to let "sleeping dogs lie" to pave way for
development. "Let the dawn of peace and hope embrace everybody within
the traditional area in order to move the area forward," he said.
03 April 07
