Gyasehene of Apinto Divisional Council in the Wassa Fiase Traditonal Area, Nana Adarkwa Bediako III, has denied being kidnapped as widely reported on Thursday, July 15.
The Chief Linguist of Apinto Divisional Council, Nana Doku confirmed the kidnapping incident to Skyy News on Thursday indicating that Nana Bediako was threatened by a certain man by name, Kakra, some few days ago before the unfortunate incident.
However, after Nana Bediako’s sudden appearance after going missing for some time, he has disclosed that he was never kidnapped but went into hiding after given a tip off that his life was in danger.
Speaking on Skyy Power FM’s afternoon news, Nana indicated that he parked his car in front of ABii National to go and check up on some musical instruments he was planning on buying for his church.
On his way to the shop, a gentleman bumped onto him and gave him a tip off that, some men are after his life.
He said. “On Sunday, I got threatened by one Isaac Blay, he threatened to kill me within 5 days. On Wednesday, I parked my car in front of ABii National, when I got out of my car, I saw some movements, I wasn’t comfortable, some guys were coming towards my direction and they were looking like galamsey guys,”
“So, one guy tapped me and said, Nana you should run, I got a bit scared and crossed the road to take a taxi. It happened on Wednesday and it was on Thursday that it was reported that I have been kidnapped.” he added
He further stated, ” Since the news was all over that I have been kidnapped, I came to Tarkwa to report myself to the police that I have not been kidnapped and narrated my story to them.”
Nana Bediako made it known that he made that decision because he panicked and was shocked after he was given the tip off. “I was really shocked so I had to find a place to hide”.