The family of Frank Annoh-Dompreh, Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsawam-Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip, has publicly affirmed his royal lineage and debunked claims challenging heritage and credibility.
At a press conference held at the late father’s residence of the MP in Adoagyiri on Tuesday, June 17, Nana Opare Annoh, the Gyasehene of Marfo Krom, provided a detailed genealogical account to assert Annoh-Dompreh’s legitimacy as a royal of Adoagyiri.
Royal Bloodline Traced
Nana Opare Annoh explained that Annoh-Dompreh hails from a well-established royal bloodline. He traced the MP’s ancestry from late Akyem Oda Chief Linguist, Okyeame Kwaku, through a line of notable descendants including Nana Adonteng Kwesi and his sister.
The lineage continued through Amakranche and Chief Inspector Kofi Annoh, who fathered Frank Annoh-Dompreh.
Political Undertones
The family’s confirmation of Annoh-Dompreh’s status as a royal follows weeks of mounting tensions in Adoagyiri, where a long-standing chieftaincy dispute escalated into violence in May.
The clashes resulted in the death of 35-year-old Masawudu Issaka after a confrontation between rival youth groups.
In the aftermath, Annoh-Dompreh visited the bereaved family and called for calm, urging law enforcement to pursue justice.
However, some factions—especially supporters of rival chieftaincy claimants—accused the MP of influencing the conflict and acting as a political backer for one side.
One woman, now identified as Rev. Abena Asantewaa, popularly known as “Mama Santos,” alleged that the MP was behind the chaos and had done little for the people of Adoagyiri. She further questioned his royal status and accused him of orchestrating the arrest of local youth involved in the disturbances.
NPP and Family Defend the MP
Earlier this month, the Nsawam-Adoagyiri branch of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) held its own press conference to counter these allegations.
The party dismissed the claims as politically motivated propaganda, accusing the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) of using surrogates like Rev. Santos to smear the MP’s reputation.
The NPP cited records and evidence of the MP’s involvement in community development and support to victims during the unrest. Party executives described the criticisms as part of a coordinated campaign to destabilize the constituency.
“The MP is not a chiefmaker. He has always remained neutral in chieftaincy matters and focused on his role as a legislator,” the party noted.
Police Investigations Ongoing
Meanwhile, the Eastern Regional Police Command continues investigations into the violence. Several suspects have been arrested or placed under surveillance following the deadly clashes, and community leaders are working with security agencies to prevent further escalation.
“We stand by our son,” said Nana Opare Annoh. “And we stand for peace—but we will not allow anyone to distort history or insult the dignity of our family and town.”
