Traditional leaders in Kasoa, Odupong Ofaakor and other communities in the Awutu Senya East Municipality have called on President John Dramani Mahama to remove the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Seth Serwonoo Banini.

The chiefs accuse the MCE of incompetence, disrespect towards traditional authorities and failing to maintain a good working relationship with them.

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According to a report by myjoyonline.com, on August 30, 2026, they made the call during the 2026 Awubia Festival in Kasoa, where concerns about the management of the municipality and its relationship with traditional leaders took centre stage.

According to the traditional authorities, the performance of the Municipal Assembly under Banini has not met their expectations since he assumed office.

They pointed to the municipality’s reported position in the latest ranking of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives in the Central Region, claiming that Awutu Senya East placed last.

Beyond concerns about development, the chiefs also accused the MCE of allegedly interfering in chieftaincy matters and failing to show the necessary respect to traditional institutions.

They further took issue with comments they attributed to Mr Banini concerning traditional authorities and land ownership, saying such remarks cast chiefs and land custodians in a bad light.

Speaking to the media at the festival, the Boundary Chief of the Awutu Traditional Council, Nai Atopi, appealed to President Mahama and the Central Regional Minister to replace the MCE with a person who would be willing to work closely with traditional authorities.

He said the chiefs no longer wanted Mr Banini to remain in office, alleging that his conduct was affecting the fortunes of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kasoa.

Nai Atopi said the municipality needed an MCE who would respect traditional institutions and work with them to accelerate development.

The Mankrado of the Odupong Ofaakor Stool, Nai Darko Ankrah, and the Odikro of Kasoa, Nai Saani Seidu, also expressed concern about what they described as attempts by political authorities to intimidate traditional leaders.

They stressed that political office holders must respect the independence and authority of traditional institutions and refrain from actions that could undermine them.

The chiefs said a better relationship between the Municipal Assembly and traditional authorities was necessary to drive development and preserve peace in Kasoa and the wider Awutu Senya East Municipality.

They urged the relevant authorities to intervene and help restore what they described as mutual respect and cooperation between the Assembly and traditional leaders.

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