MP Mavis Nkansah-Boadu Speaks After Agonamanhene Bans Her From Holding Events

According to GhanaWeb on Friday, October 23, 2026, Member of Parliament for Afigya Sekyere East, Mavis Nkansah-Boadu, has spoken following a decision by the Omanhene of the Agona Traditional Area, Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II, to ban her from organising social events within his traditional jurisdiction.

The development has attracted attention in Ghana, particularly because the disagreement involves a sitting Member of Parliament and a traditional ruler. The controversy emerged after the chief expressed displeasure over the wording of an invitation the MP sent to him concerning a school football tournament.

The dispute centres on the grand finale of the MNB Inter-Senior High School Football Tournament, which was scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, at the Agona Community AstroTurf. The tournament was organised as an initiative to encourage sporting activities among senior high school students and help identify emerging football talents.

However, the invitation sent to the traditional ruler reportedly became the source of disagreement. In a letter titled “Disrespectful Conduct,” Obirikomfo Anokye Boakye II accused the MP of failing to give him the recognition and respect he believed were appropriate for his traditional position.

According to reports, the chief took particular issue with the description used in the invitation, which addressed him as “The Chief, Agona Traditional Council.” He maintained that the wording failed to acknowledge his position as the Omanhene of the Agona Traditional Area.

The traditional ruler explained that he had completed the customary rites and ceremonies associated with his installation. He also referred to ceremonies involving the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as part of his explanation for why he expected the MP to recognise his traditional status.

Following the disagreement, the Omanhene announced an immediate ban on social events organised by Nkansah-Boadu within his traditional jurisdiction. The directive specifically mentioned the inter-school football tournament scheduled for October 23.

The affected communities include Agona, Bipoa, Wiamoase, Bedomase, Afamanaso, Akrofonso and Amponyinamoa.

The decision has placed the planned football tournament at the centre of a wider discussion about traditional protocol, respect for customary institutions and relations between elected political representatives and traditional authorities.

For the participating students, the tournament was an opportunity to showcase their footballing abilities and compete against other schools. The controversy surrounding the event has therefore raised questions about how disagreements between public officials and traditional leaders can affect community programmes.

Nkansah-Boadu’s response is particularly significant because the dispute has generated public interest, with many people following developments surrounding the ban and the circumstances that led to it.

Nevertheless, the chief’s accusations represent his position in the disagreement, and the wording of the invitation remains central to understanding the controversy.

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