The Omanhene of the Aowin Traditional Council, Beyeeman Tano Kwaw Benbuin III, Esq., has clarified the council’s position on the demolition exercise in Enchi, dismissing claims that the Anglican Church building is earmarked for demolition.
He explained that misinformation circulating in the public domain had created the impression that the traditional council intended to demolish the church building.
According to him, the structure in question is outskirts of the church building on the street that needs to be removed to make way for the enforcement exercise, not the main church building itself.
The Omanhene further stated that residents who have erected containers and other structures on the streets are expected to remove them as part of the exercise.
He questioned why the church should be treated differently from ordinary citizens, including poor residents, whose structures on the streets are also expected to be removed.
He stressed that allowing the church’s structure to remain while enforcing the rules against other residents would be unfair and inconsistent with the principles of justice.
“The truth also needs to be told with boldness and fairness,” he emphasised, explaining that he had a responsibility to speak honestly to the church and the less privileged in society.
Beyeeman Tano Kwaw Benbuin III, Esq., said he believed he would ultimately account to the Supreme Being for his leadership as Omanhene, including whether he had exercised his authority fairly and justly.
He made these remarks during a visit to the Anglican Church in Enchi to thank God for his call to the Ghana Bar and to clarify the traditional council’s position on the demolition exercise.
The Omanhene reiterated the importance of fairness, truth and equal treatment in enforcing regulations, regardless of a person’s social or religious status.
