The Kwahu Traditional Council has issued a three-week ultimatum to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohunu, to hand over the Abene Chief’s Palace to the traditional authorities.

The directive was announced during the final Akwasidae celebration of the year held at Abetifi.

Speaking on behalf of the Kwahuhene and President of the Kwahu Traditional Council, Daasebre Akuamoah Boateng III, the Krontihene of Kwahu Abene, Nana Simpeh Owiredu III, stated that the Ghana Police Service must vacate the palace before January 14, 2026.

According to Nana Simpeh Owiredu III, the palace contains gold and other valuable properties belonging to the Kwahu people. He cautioned that any loss of these items would be the responsibility of the IGP and the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Awatey Adjei, who would be held liable for the cost.

The Twafohene of the Kwahu Traditional Area and Chief of Kwahu Tafo, Nana Kwasi Opoku Mintah II, also appealed to the government to address the matter with urgency.

He warned that failure to release the palace to the traditional authorities within the stipulated period would compel the chiefs to take further action.

Similarly, the Chief of Kwahu Pepease, Nana Bonsu Ayirepe II, recalled that the IGP had previously distanced himself from the occupation of the palace.

However, he noted that the chiefs now believe the IGP bears direct responsibility for the continued occupation and locking of the palace and therefore urged him to ensure its immediate release.

The Kwahu Traditional Council stressed that the prompt return of the palace is essential to preserving the heritage and properties of the Kwahu people.