The National House of Chiefs
has dismissed an appeal against the legitimacy of the late overload of
Bimbilla, Naa Andani Dasana. The Judicial Committee, at a sitting in Kumasi,
invoked provisions of the Chieftaincy Act to uphold an earlier judgment given
two years ago by the Northern Regional House of Chiefs. By the ruling, the current regent will continue
to act as Bimbila Naa until a successor from the Bangyili Gate is enskined,
following last June’s murder of the substantive chief. The late Paramount Chief
of Nanum Traditional Area, Bimbilla Naa, Naa Dasana Dawuni Andani, was shot and
killed, together with his younger brother, at his
palace. Two years ago, the Northern Regional House of Chief ruled against the
Nakpan Dawuni Family on the matter. The family appealed the ruling at the
national level, subsequently losing the appeal today. Lawyer for the
Andani Family, Alhassan Mohammed, says his clients will ensure a modest
celebration as both sides belong to the same royal gate. Counsel for the Napkan
Na Dawuni was unavailable for comment but a member of the family says justice
has not been served in the matter. Kamil Deen describes the judgment as
unfortunate, and warns of what he says could be unpleasant reaction from the
defeated family.
Source:Myjoyonline.com
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