The prolonged, crippling impasse between the Aowin Traditional Council and the MP for Aowin Constituency, Oscar Ofori Larbi, may finally be nearing a resolution after the MP issued a fresh, definitive apology for his past comments alleging that some chiefs were involved in illegal mining, or 'galamsey'.

The dispute, which has reportedly slowed down development in the municipality as the MP has been barred from the area since taking office, saw a renewed push for reconciliation spearheaded by the newly installed youth chief.

Adom TV's Western North Correspondent, Augustine Boah, reported that the political and traditional friction began earlier in 2025 when the MP made remarks suggesting the complicity of some traditional leaders in illegal mining activities, a critical national issue.

In response, the Traditional Council imposed a ban on the MP from entering the Aowin area, effectively paralysing his ability to perform his duties within his constituency.

An initial attempt by the MP to apologize was rejected by the council, deepening the standoff and frustrating several attempts by prominent individuals to mediate and restore peace.

In a significant diplomatic move, the newly installed Mmratehene (Youth Chief) of the Aowin Traditional Council, Nana Kwame Asare Bimpong, together with various youth groups in the municipality, initiated a direct engagement with the MP to seek a path to forgiveness.

During this crucial meeting, MP Oscar Ofori Larbi offered a complete retraction and renewed his apology, acknowledging that his comments implicating the revered chiefs in illegal mining activities were regrettable. He passionately appealed for cooperation for the advancement of the Aowin Constituency.

"I sincerely acknowledge that my comments implicating the chiefs in illegal mining were regrettable. I subsequently retract the statement and offer a fresh apology to the council, appealing for forgiveness and cooperation for the advancement of Aowin."

Following the MP's submission, the Mmratehene, Nana Kwame Asare Bimpong, made a strong public appeal to the Traditional Council, urging them to prioritize unity and the community’s welfare over the lingering conflict.

"I urge the traditional council to accept the MP’s apology in the interest of unity and development."

The resolution of this high-profile conflict is considered critical for the Aowin Municipality, an area known for its rich cocoa and mineral reserves but which relies heavily on collaborative efforts between political leaders and traditional authorities for executing infrastructural and social projects. All attention now turns to the Traditional Council for its decision, which will determine if the MP can finally resume full representation within his constituency.