In a dramatic and emotionally charged outburst, Nana Yaw Sammor-Duah—commonly referred to as Sambodua—has publicly lashed out at key figures within Ghana’s traditional and judicial institutions, accusing them of betrayal and injustice. His tirade, which was captured during a live broadcast on Oheneba Media, included curses directed at the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, members of the judiciary, the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs, and sections of the media.
Sambodua’s fury stems from what he describes as a coordinated effort to sideline him in the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Sampa, Bono Region. He claims that despite years of loyalty and service, Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II—whom he once considered an ally—has turned against him, allegedly supporting the gazetting of Nana Samgba Gyafla II as the legitimate Omanhene of Sampa.
In his address, Sambodua accused Otumfuo of allowing political influence to override justice, and condemned judges for what he called “biased rulings” that have stripped him of his rightful place. He also lambasted the media for misrepresenting his position and failing to expose what he believes is a conspiracy against him.
The most startling part of his speech was the invocation of curses—an act considered spiritually potent in Ghanaian tradition. Sambodua called upon ancestral spirits to intervene, declaring that those who have wronged him would face divine retribution. His words have sparked concern among traditional leaders and civil society groups, many of whom fear that such rhetoric could inflame tensions and destabilize the region further.
Dormaahene has yet to respond publicly to the accusations, but insiders suggest that the fallout could deepen existing divisions within the Bono chieftaincy structure. Meanwhile, calls for calm and reconciliation are growing louder, with religious leaders and community elders urging all parties to seek resolution through dialogue and legal channels.
As the situation unfolds, the spotlight remains on Sampa—a town now caught in the crosshairs of tradition, politics, and personal vendettas. Let me know if you’d like a follow-up imagining Dormaahene’s response or how this might affect the House of Chiefs’ next steps.
Source: OHENE BA TV