Gay activist installed as chief incurs wrath of Traditional Council

The Yamoransa Nkusukum Traditional Council in the Central Region has annulled the installation of gay activist, Davis Mac Iyalla, as Amankorehen of the area.

The Paramount Chief of Nkusukum Traditional Area, Okesse Essandoh IX, renounced the title conferred on Mr Iyalla at a press conference.

But addressing journalists, the chief said that the process was halted immediately after information reached them that he [Mr Iyalla] supports LGBTQ+ activities.

However, he fell from the palanquin while he was being hoisted about as part of rituals to familiarise himself with his subjects, as captured in a trending video.

The fall from the palanquin, therefore, according to him, was an instruction to the carriers to bring him down after reports about his activism went viral on the day.

Gay rights activist falls off palanquin during installation as chief [Video]

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