By Nana Owoahene Acheampong
The Adanse Adjiri Moomli–Brofo Ashiyie Royal Family of Jamestown Ngleshie Alata has formally disassociated itself from a purported traditional meeting allegedly convened by Dr Bruce Asharku Quaye in the name of the Ngleshie Alata Paramount Stool.
In a press statement issued by ALAD Law Consult, legal representatives of the royal family cautioned chiefs, elders, youth leaders, and the general public against participating in a meeting scheduled for Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Boxing Arena (Mudor Hall).
According to the statement, the Ngleshie Alata Paramount Stool has remained vacant since the death of Oblempong Nii Kojo Ababio V in 2017, and the process of enstoolment is governed by established custom. Under the Ngleshie Alata tradition, the right to nominate a paramount chief alternates between the Ajumako Dawurampong Royal Family and the Adanse Adjiri Moomli–Brofo Ashiyie Royal Family.
The royal family disclosed that it has already exercised its customary right and publicly nominated Nii Kofi Okpleng I, known privately as Seth Nii Boye Hammond, on August 11, 2025.
The statement further stressed that Dr Bruce Asharku Quaye is neither lawfully installed nor recognised as the Paramount Chief of Jamestown Ngleshie Alata.
His claim to the stool, it is noted, is currently the subject of ongoing traditional and legal proceedings, and until those matters are resolved, no legitimacy attaches to his claim.
“Dr Bruce Asharku Quaye has no customary or legal authority to summon, convene, or preside over any meeting in the name of the Ngleshie Alata Paramount Stool,” the lawyers stated, adding that any such gathering lacks validity and has no binding effect on the recognised royal families or traditional institutions.
The Adanse Adjiri Moomli–Brofo Ashiyie Royal Family said the notice was issued to prevent public confusion, safeguard peace within the traditional area, and protect the integrity of ongoing proceedings.
The statement, signed by Muda Ade Lawal, Esq., emphasised that the family reserves all its rights under customary and statutory law and urged the public to exercise caution and restraint.
Copies of the statement were circulated to all media houses.
