A Koforidua circuit court has ordered that three persons remain in prison custody. This is connected to the death of Nana Kumi.
Nana Kumi was the chief of Okwanta. The accused are suspected of his murder.
The court made this decision after hearing initial details of the case.
The three individuals have been formally charged and will now be held as investigations continue.
They are expected to appear before the court again on May 16.
The Judicial Service did not provide further details regarding the evidence at this stage.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the chief's death.
This case highlights serious criminal allegations stemming from community leadership disputes.