8The Tema High Court, on November 30, 2021, granted bail to Nassa Abbey Osabutey and six other accused persons in connection with an ongoing criminal trial tied to the Prampram chieftaincy dispute. Nassa Abbey Osabutey, a known ally of Nene Tetteh Wakah III—the embattled paramount chief of Prampram—was arrested alongside the others following their alleged involvement in the 2021 murder of Nene Aryeh Otuseiklo II, head of the Kley Tsokunya Clan.
The court, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Ankamah, approved bail for the accused in the sum of GH¢200,000 with one justified surety. As part of the bail conditions, the accused are required to report to the Tema Regional Police every other Thursday until further notice.
The bail application, filed by Percy Mills Lamptey and argued by Abdul-Gafar Ablorh Abordo, Esq., supported by Phixon Owoo, Esq., was granted after careful consideration of the circumstances. The accused individuals include:
1. Nii Akwetey Nartey
2. Richard Shamo Abbey
3. Napoleon Farouk Abbey
4. Ben Nene Nartey
5. Samuel Tetteh Ajorika Nartey
6. Philip Tetteh Pardi
The arrest and subsequent bail of Nassa Abbey Osabutey and his co-accused have fueled public speculation that Nene Tetteh Wakah III and his associates are allegedly linked to the rising cases of murder in the Prampram Traditional Area. The killing of Nene Aryeh Otuseiklo II during a meeting at the clan’s shrine in October 2021 marked one of the most shocking incidents in the escalating chieftaincy feud.
Prosecutors believe that the trial of Nene Tetteh Wakah III, who also serves as Vice President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, and his associates, could unveil the masterminds behind the string of violent deaths in the region. Critics allege that the bail granted to Osabutey and the others reflects broader issues of interference and influence in Prampram’s chieftaincy matters.
The Prampram community continues to grapple with the fallout of these disputes, with residents and traditional elders calling for justice and an end to the violence. The trial is expected to shed light on the alleged roles of key figures in the ongoing crisis, bringing closer scrutiny to Nene Tetteh Wakah III and his allies.
As the case unfolds, stakeholders in Prampram hope the judicial process will not only deliver justice for the victims but also restore peace and stability to the troubled traditional area.
