Drobo Traditional Council Imposes GHC6,000 Fine and Sheep Penalty for Sharing Nude Videos
Source: Christian Ofori Kumah
The Drobo Traditional Council in Ghana’s Bono Region has announced a stern penalty of GHC6,000 and six sheep for anyone found sharing or re-sharing explicit images or videos of young women from the area on social media. This decisive move comes in response to a recent scandal involving the circulation of intimate content featuring local individuals.
Led by Okokyeredom Sakyi Ako II, the Paramount Chief of the Drobo Traditional Area, the council declared the dissemination of such material a serious offense. The directive was made public during a press briefing in Drobo, where council members condemned the viral circulation of the content, which has caused significant distress within the community.
Nana Ama Foriwaa II, the Krontihemaa (sub-queen) of the Traditional Council, expressed strong disapproval of the social media circulation of the explicit materials. She described the act as “illicit” and harmful, emphasizing that the spread of such videos not only disgraces the individuals involved but also tarnishes the image of their families, the community, and the traditional leadership. She urged all residents, especially the youth, to uphold digital responsibility and to avoid sharing inappropriate content online.
Nana Abena Tamea, the Gyaasehemaa (another sub-queen of the council), also condemned the viral material, stressing that it violates the moral and cultural values of the area. She labelled the act as taboo and warned community members, particularly the younger generation, to be cautious of their behavior on social media to avoid being penalized.
The background to the council’s action stems from the recent leak of an intimate video involving two well-known residents of Drobo. The video, which quickly spread online, features a private sexual encounter between a man believed to be in his late 20s and a woman in her mid-20s. The recording, reportedly captured by the woman using her phone, depicts the couple engaging in explicit acts in a private room.
Although the identities of the individuals have not been officially disclosed, they are recognized within the local community. Since the footage surfaced, the individuals involved have reportedly gone into hiding, and their current whereabouts remain unknown.
The sudden appearance of the video has sparked widespread concern in the town, prompting the traditional council to take swift and strict measures to protect the dignity of the victims and the broader community. The council has declared a complete ban on the video’s circulation and warned that anyone caught violating this ban will face traditional penalties, including the stated fine and the surrendering of six sheep.
The incident has reignited debates about digital privacy, ethical conduct on social media, and the devastating impact of leaked intimate content. Community leaders are calling for heightened awareness and education around digital responsibility, while local authorities are said to be keeping a close watch on the situation.
This case underscores the growing tension between modern technology and traditional values, with the Drobo Traditional Council taking the lead in enforcing accountability and protecting cultural integrity.
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