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Today, November 29, 2025, a renowned traditional leader, the Dompoasehene, Nana Kwabena Ponko, was shot in a suspected assassination attempt, cruelly interrupting the final funeral ceremonies for the late mother of the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Obuasi West, Faustilove Kannin.
The startling event took place in the Obuasi funeral grounds, sending the sombre assembly into disarray and anguish.
Revered in the area, Nana Kwabena Ponko was present at the event when he was suddenly shot by an unidentified attacker after he had taken a seat.
The wounded chief was taken to the Obuasi Government Hospital for immediate medical attention after the shooting. The Dompoasehene’s condition has not yet been officially announced by the authorities, but according to kumasipioneer.com, he was stabilised when he arrived at the hospital.
The community is eagerly expecting news regarding his recuperation. “There was complete disbelief and fear in the scenario.
At a gathering intended to honour the deceased, a well-known leader was attacked, according to mourners and supporters on the premises. The accused suspect was apprehended right away as a result of the guests’ and security personnel’s quick action.
The person was quickly turned over to the Ghana Police Service and is currently being processed and questioned at the local police station. The current investigation to determine the motivation behind the blatant daylight attack is anticipated to depend heavily on the timely arrest.
The public and media are still unaware of the motive for the traditional leader’s attempted killing. A formal investigation into the incident has been started by police, who have also blocked off the area.
