The Executive President of the Duamenefa Foundation, Mr. Ketaman Emmanuel Evortepe, has urged members of the public to prioritize unity and peaceful coexistence, stressing that material possessions should never be allowed to create disputes or destroy relationships.
Mr. Ketaman made the appeal while addressing a petition involving the Dotsey and Ahiagba families. According to the petition, a vehicle purchased under a work-and-pay arrangement became the source of a dispute between the parties. The petition further alleged that the conflict had resulted in alleged spiritual attacks reportedly affecting a five-year-old boy.
Speaking on the matter, Mr. Evortepe appealed to the parties involved to remain calm and seek an amicable settlement rather than allowing the disagreement to escalate. He emphasized that no material possession is worth sacrificing peace, family ties, or community harmony.
According to him, people should remember that wealth and property are temporary and should never become the basis for hatred, division, or conflict.
“These are just material things. We will not take them anywhere. One day, we will leave them behind and depart from this world. No matter how wealthy you are or how many properties you own, they are all material things,” he said.
Mr. Evortepe stated that no matter the nature or intensity of any disagreement, it must always be resolved amicably through dialogue, mutual respect, and understanding. He urged the parties involved to avoid actions that could worsen the situation, emphasizing that peaceful resolution remains the best approach to settling disputes and preserving relationships.
He stressed that disputes over property and wealth often leave emotional and psychological scars on families, particularly children, and therefore urged elders and opinion leaders to intervene promptly whenever such disagreements arise before they escalate into more serious conflicts.
He observed that many family disputes begin with misunderstandings that could have been resolved through dialogue, patience, and compromise. He encouraged the parties involved to set aside their differences and focus on preserving family unity rather than allowing material possessions to destroy relationships built over many years.
The Duamenefa Foundation Executive President also appealed to religious leaders, traditional authorities, and community stakeholders to continue promoting reconciliation, forgiveness, and peaceful coexistence. He said their guidance and mediation remain vital in helping families resolve disputes without resorting to actions that could deepen tensions.
Mr. Evortepe further advised individuals involved in property-related disagreements to seek lawful and peaceful means of resolving their differences instead of engaging in acts that may threaten the safety and well-being of others. He noted that respect for the law and dialogue are essential in maintaining harmony within communities.
He reiterated that while people work hard throughout their lives to acquire wealth and property, such possessions are temporary and cannot be taken along after death. He therefore encouraged everyone to value peace, love, justice, and human life above material wealth.
He concluded by urging the Dotsey and Ahiagba families to embrace reconciliation and mutual understanding for the sake of their families and the wider community. He also reaffirmed the Duamenefa Foundation’s commitment to promoting peace, justice, and social harmony, calling on Ghanaians to always choose unity over conflict and humanity over material possessions.
By Hutor Dziwornu, Fafaa 100.3 FM, Dzodze