Oti House of Chiefs Launches Nkwanta South Peace Probe as Ketu North MP Demands Justice for Slain Student

The Oti Regional House of Chiefs has moved to address the protracted ethnic disturbances in the Nkwanta South Municipality by announcing the formation of a specialized seven-member committee. Led by the President of the House, Nana Soglo Alloh IV, the committee is tasked with investigating the root causes of recurring conflicts that have plagued the area and proposing actionable measures for sustainable peace. This proactive step follows a consensus reached among traditional leaders and youth representatives from the primary ethnic groups involved, signaling a unified regional approach to restoring order through structured dialogue and traditional mediation.

The investigative body will comprise five prominent chiefs and two distinguished local citizens. According to Nana Soglo Alloh IV, the committee's work will focus on identifying specific conflict triggers and recommending solutions to ensure that any peace achieved is enduring. The initiative has received the formal backing of leaders from the Akyode, Adele, and Challa ethnic groups, as well as the Zongo Chiefs. For the committee to operate effectively, the House of Chiefs has called for full cooperation from the community, particularly the youth, and urged the government and corporate organizations to provide the necessary financial and logistical support for the mission in Dambai.

In a separate but equally pressing development regarding regional security and justice, the Member of Parliament for Ketu North, Eric Edem Agbana, has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the tragic death of Innocentia Avinu, a Level 200 student at the University of Cape Coast (UCC). The body of Ms. Avinu, a promising scholarship recipient who went missing from her hostel on June 11, 2026, was discovered on a beach, sparking national concern. Mr. Agbana expressed profound grief over the loss of such a young talent and urged the Ghana Police Service to work closely with university authorities to ensure those responsible are brought to justice, emphasizing the distress the tragedy has caused her family and the student community.

These developments highlight a heightened focus by both traditional and political leadership on stability and justice within the Oti and surrounding regions. While the House of Chiefs concentrates on mediating historical ethnic tensions, political figures like Mr. Agbana are emphasizing the role of state institutions in protecting citizens and investigating violent crimes. The success of these initiatives—ranging from the Nkwanta South peace probe to the pursuit of justice for the UCC student—will largely depend on the transparency of the investigative processes and the continued engagement of both local stakeholders and national security agencies.