The Akuapemhene of Akuapem Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akkuffo II has conferred Okofrobour Osim Kwatia II’ on the Amanokromhene Nana Osim Kwatia II as his new title.
According to Akuapemhene, Okofrobour Osim Kwatia II has contributed his quota towards the development of Akuapemman hence the title.
“Some years ago, there was a dispute amongst some of the divisional chiefs in Akuapem traditional council during the era of my late uncle Nana Addo Danquah, the Akuapemhene of whom have succeeded, but you [Okofrobour Kwatia II] fought very hard to support and help him solved those disputes before he joined his ancestors,” he recounted.
Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akkuffo II noted that when he was installed as the Akuapemhene there has been back-and-forth amongst some of the divisional chiefs in the area but Okofrobour Kwatia II stood behind him with the same support and respect he offered to his late uncle which indicates that he stands for peace.
This came to light when the Akrahene of Akuapem and Chief of Kwamoso, Nana Kwame Donkor Kissiedu II spoke on his behalf during the 15th-anniversary celebration of the Amanokromhene which was held simultaneously with the Amanokrom 2022 Odwira festival.
Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akkuffo II told Okofrobour Osim Kwatia II that, his 15yrs on the Amanokrom stool was a blessing to many, and Akuapemman will forever be grateful to him for his good work done.
Okofrobour Osim Kwatia II was installed Amanokromhene on September 17,2007.
On his part, the Amanokromhene who doubles as the Gyasehene of Akuapem Traditional Council, Okofrobour Osim Kwatia II said, no matter the honorable their intentions and the agency with which they seek to progress they must accept that no development plan can attain its objectives without peace and harmony within the society.
He added that the demise of their predecessor Oseadeeyo Addo Danquah III has been regrettable because Akuapemman generally hasn’t enjoyed the peace that will enable them to realize their full potential in development and prosperity.
Okofrobour Osim Kwatia II continues by indicating that the situation is naturally worrying for all well-meaning citizens of Akuapem without exception.
He, therefore, seized the opportunity on his 15yrs anniversary as Gyasehene to appeal to the aggrieved parties to temper their exercises as they collectively seek the peace and stability that will enable Akuapemman to progress as one people.
In addition, the Eastern Regional Minister, Seth Kwame Acheampong who represented Vice President Dr. Alhaji Mahamudu Bawumia stated that Akuapem has been in the news for some time now because of the chieftaincy dispute and it doesn’t speak well of Okoman.
To that effect, he appealed to the kingmakers of the Akuapem Traditional Council to come together and ensure they resolve the issues for Akuapemman to enjoy its past glory in terms of peace, unity, and oneness among all the 5 divisional chiefs, namely Benkum, Nifa, Kronti, Gyaase, and Adonteng.
The programme saw a lot of dignitaries including the Kyebihene Ɔsabarima Marfo Kwabrane, Adukromhene Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio V, Apredehene Nana Safro Okompah, Akuapem North MP Nana Ama Doukua Asiamah-Adjei among others colorfully graced the occasion.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnews.
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