The Paramount Chief of the Sakoti Traditional Area in the Nabdam district of the Upper East Region, Naba Sigri Bewong, has strongly condemned the lynching of old men and women and people perceived to be from marginalized groups.
This statement was made during his participation in a recent documentary titled “THE HORRORS OF WITCHCRAFT ACCUSATION,” produced by Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen of ApexnewsGh.
Naba Sigri Bewong, who has been serving as a paramount chief in the area for over 25 years, expressed his disappointment in the extreme act of lynching. He emphasized that while witchcraft does exist and belongs to the evil spirit according to their beliefs, he does not possess the ability to identify who is a witch and who is not. Therefore, he advised against taking the law into their own hands.
In cases brought before him, the paramount chief mentioned that when a person confesses to being a witch, they are considered reformed and are urged to coexist peacefully within the community. He strongly opposed the act of lynching, stating that it is simply the act of killing another human being. He further stressed the importance of abiding by the law and called on the community to refrain from beating, lynching, or killing individuals.
Naba Sigri Bewong also highlighted that the perception that women alone are witches is incorrect, as men are also believed to possess witchcraft abilities. According to his understanding, witches operate as a society, with their own leaders and members. He mentioned that they are believed to hold meetings on trees during the night and have the ability to transform themselves into animals or cause harm to others.
The paramount chief urged his community to reject the act of lynching and to work towards peaceful coexistence, emphasizing the importance of respecting the law.
The documentary was sponsored by MRG with support from MPEC.
Source: Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
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