Nungua Traditional Leaders Insist Meridian Rock Belongs To Sanshie Quarters.

Traditional leaders of the Nungua Traditional Council have rejected claims that the Gborbu Wulomo performs traditional rites at the Meridian Rock, insisting that the sacred site belongs to the Nungua Sanshie Quarters.

They say the Meridian Rock has never been part of the deities of the Gborbu Wulomo and have challenged anyone making such claims to provide credible historical records to support them.

This follows a press conference by the Amanfa Quarters, in which several statements were made regarding the history, traditional practices and spiritual authority of the Nungua Traditional Area.

The Nungua community is made up of two traditional quarters: the Sanshie Quarters, which constitute the Nungua Traditional Authority, and the Amanfa Quarters, which fall under the authority of the Nungua Mankralo.

Addressing the media on behalf of the leaders, youth leader of the Nungua Traditional Council, Laud Nii Odai Annang, maintained that the Sanshie Quarters remain the rightful custodians of the Meridian Rock and its traditional rites.

He also stressed that Nungua has one recognised king, His Royal Majesty Oboade Notse, King Professor Odaifio Welenshi III, whom the Sanshie Quarters recognise as the highest spiritual authority who performs all customary rites for the Meridian Rock deity.

He further cautioned against statements they say could distort Nungua’s history and create divisions between the Sanshie and Amanfa Quarters.

Otinor Mantse, Nii Afotey Botwe II, expressed concern about what he described as persistent disagreements within the traditional area, calling on traditional leaders to exercise wisdom, integrity and respect in the interest of the entire community.

The leaders insist that both Sanshie and Amanfa form part of the wider Nungua traditional area and should work together to preserve their common heritage.

REPORTER: AHIABOR AUGUSTINE.