—By Daniel Bampoe
The family of the Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri Constituency and Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has broken its silence with a firm declaration: the lawmaker is a true royal of Adoagyiri.
This rebuttal comes in response to recent social media commentary and public statements questioning both his heritage and alleged role in a contentious local chieftaincy dispute.
The controversy was sparked by a viral video featuring a woman believed to be Abena Korkor, who made unsubstantiated claims that Annoh-Dompreh was not a native of Adoagyiri, let alone of royal descent.
She further accused him of stoking tensions in the town’s long-standing chieftaincy impasse—a conflict that recently turned bloody.
At a press conference held on Tuesday at the ancestral home of Annoh-Dompreh’s late father, the family strongly refuted these claims.
Spokesperson for the family, Nana Opare Annoh, who serves as Gyasehene of Marfo Krom, took the opportunity to lay out the MP’s lineage in detail, describing it as deeply rooted in Adoagyiri royal bloodlines.
According to Nana Opare, the MP descends from a line that includes the late chief linguist of Akyem Oda, Okyeame Kwaku, and other prominent ancestors such as Nana Adonteng Kwasi and their sister.
This lineage, he explained, led to the birth of Amakranche, whose son, Chief Inspector Kofi Annoh, fathered Frank Annoh-Dompreh.
“Anyone who says our son is not a royal does not know the truth of this land,” said Nana Opare. “We are putting it on record that Annoh-Dompreh is not only a native but comes from one of the core royal houses of Adoagyiri.”
Ultimatum to Retract
Visibly upset by the video, the family issued a one-week ultimatum to the woman in question, demanding an immediate retraction and a public apology.
Nana Opare warned that failure to do so could prompt the family to pursue redress through both traditional and legal means.
“We want peace, not conflict,” he said. “But we know the law, and we know where to take this matter to if it is not corrected. She has one week to do the right thing.”
Political Undercurrents
This latest family intervention follows mounting pressure on Annoh-Dompreh amid accusations that he is backing one faction in the volatile Adoagyiri chieftaincy dispute.
These claims were amplified in early June after violent clashes between rival youth groups led to the death of 35-year-old Masawudu Issaka.
In the wake of the incident, the MP visited the bereaved family, condemned the violence, and pledged legal and financial support.
However, critics—some aligned with opposition groups—insisted he was fueling tensions behind the scenes, an accusation the MP and his party have dismissed outright.
NPP Comes to MP’s Defence
Earlier, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Nsawam-Adoagyiri issued a separate statement defending their MP.
At a press conference on June 3, the party’s constituency executives labeled the attacks against Annoh-Dompreh as politically motivated, orchestrated by figures linked to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
They singled out another woman, Rev. Abena Asantewaa (alias “Mama Santos”), for making similar claims and accused her of fabricating stories to discredit the MP.
The party provided evidence of Annoh-Dompreh’s interventions, including hospital bills paid, financial support extended to victims, and appeals made for peace.
Ongoing Investigations
Meanwhile, the Eastern Regional Police Command has launched investigations into the violent unrest, which included road blockades, property destruction, and mob retaliation.
Several suspects have been arrested, and security remains tight in the town as peace-building efforts continue.
A Call for Responsible Speech
The Annoh-Dompreh family’s press briefing closed with an appeal for responsible commentary, especially in a politically charged environment.
They warned that reckless public statements and social media posts risk worsening tensions and dividing the community further.
“This is not the time for lies or politics,” Nana Opare Annoh said. “We must speak truth and protect the dignity of our people. Let’s not drag our traditions into disrepute.”
