The Divisional Chiefs of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Council/Area have reiterated their unwavering allegiance to His Royal Majesty Awulae Blay IX, the Paramount Chief of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Council, as the protracted chieftaincy dispute surrounding the traditional leadership of the area awaits its final determination.

The reaffirmation of support by the divisional authorities comes against the backdrop of a longstanding chieftaincy impasse involving Ex-Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III, the Royal Atuabo Ndweafo Family and Awulae Blay IX, with the matter continuing to command considerable attention within the Nzema traditional jurisdiction.

In a related development, the much-anticipated final hearing of the dispute, initially slated for Monday, November 9, 2026, has been rescheduled to Friday, November 27, 2026, at the Western Regional House of Chiefs.

The postponement prolongs the wait for a conclusive determination of the matter, which has remained a subject of intense interest among traditional authorities and residents of Ellembelle and its surrounding communities.

The Divisional Chiefs’ renewed affirmation of allegiance to Awulae Blay IX reflects their continued recognition of his leadership as the paramountcy dispute navigates the adjudicatory processes of the regional chieftaincy institution.

Given the historical significance of the Eastern Nzema paramountcy and its centrality to the customary administration of the area, the eventual determination of the dispute is expected to carry considerable implications for the traditional institution and the wider Nzema community.

With November 27 now established as the next hearing date, attention has shifted to the Western Regional House of Chiefs, where the parties involved are expected to pursue the final stages of the proceedings.

The people of Ellembelle and the wider Nzema enclave will undoubtedly be following developments with keen interest, hoping that the adjudication will culminate in a fair, peaceful and legally sound resolution that commands acceptance and preserves the sanctity of the traditional institution.

Ultimately, the expectation is that the conclusion of the longstanding dispute will provide the requisite clarity, foster communal cohesion and strengthen the institutional integrity of the Eastern Nzema Traditional Council.