IN THE MATTER OF THE REPUBLIC vs. NICHOLAS KOFI NEGBLE AND 4 OTHERS; EX PARTE MAMA SOTORGBE AVLEGEDE AND 5 OTHERS

The Applicants in this case are seeking for an order of this Court to commit the Respondents for contempt. In their affidavit in support of their application, they claim they are principal members of the Avlegede Royal Family of Tetemale in the Akatsi South District. Applicants claim the 1st Respondent, a native of Tetemale has arrogated to himself the powers of Zikpuitor, Fiator and Regent of Tetemale whilst the 2nd Respondent a native of Alorkpa was customarily “detained to be outdoored after 7 days and installed as a chief”. It is their claim that the 3rd Respondent is from Goni Korfe near Akatsi and an “accomplice and associate of the Respondents, the 4th Respondent is an Okyeame of Tetemale while the 5th Respondent is the queen mother of Tetemale. It is the Applicants case that when they got wind of the forthcoming installation of a new chief they consulted a lawyer who advised them to petition the Anlo Traditional Council which they did. See “Exhibit GD1” attached t...