Tamale, Ghana – The Choggu Traditional Authority has removed a sub-chief from his position following shocking allegations of goat theft. This act has stirred widespread public reaction in the Tamale Metropolis.
Salamba Kukuo Naa, known in private life as Abdallah, was officially deskinned last Thursday by N-Yab Choggu Naa Mahamadu, the senior-most chief under the Gulkpegu Paramountcy. The decision came after the sub-chief was reportedly caught red-handed with slaughtered pregnant goats and later confessed to the crime.
The incident, which has since gone viral across local media and community discussions, has led to widespread condemnation and concern about the integrity of chieftaincy in the region.
“Stealing is abhorred in every sphere of life. It is an abomination for a chief to engage in such acts, which are against our culture and tradition,” Choggu Naa declared. “That is why I have decided to deskin him.”
According to the traditional leader, the conduct of the former chief undermines the sacred responsibilities of Dagbon chieftaincy, where integrity is a non-negotiable value.
“I enskinned the Salamba chief, and he in turn enskinned Kukuo Naa. Therefore, I declare that he is no longer Salamba Kukuo Naa. When a suitable candidate is found, we will confer the title accordingly,” he added.
Salamba Kukuo Naa, who served under the Choggu Traditional Area in Tamale, is suspected of being involved in livestock theft over a prolonged period before being apprehended.
The deskinment has sparked broad public discussion, with many residents expressing shock and disappointment over the disgraced chief’s alleged misconduct.
