The newly installed Mankrado for Obodan in the Akuapem Adonten Division in Akuapem South of the Eastern Region, Nana Adjei Boako Odiahenkan I, has assured the people of Obodanman that he would champion developmental projects for them.
“As Obodan Mankrado, I will work collaboratively with Obodanhene, Nana Kyene Sakyi Amponsah I, and his cabinet to lobby for more developmental projects for the community,” he pledged.
Nana Adjei Boako Odiahenkan I added that the chiefs and elders knew his track record in the community, hence honoring him with the title. He promised to continue doing more to help transform and build the community together.
He reaffirmed his commitment to remain loyal and truthful to Obodanhene and serve him with humility to develop the area.
He continued by saying that for any country to be successful, it depends on its human resources, especially the youth.
“It is devastating, alarming, and mind-blowing to see the youth engaging in substance abuse, and if they continue like this, how can the country develop?” he asked touching on the recent growing trend of substance abuse among the youth.
He then advised them to refrain from such acts, emphasizing that their services are needed to build the nation.
He added that the rampant opioid and substance abuse among the youth must be seen as a national security threat, and the country should find an immediate solution to it in order to save their lives.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem South Constituency, Lawrencia Adwoa Dziwornu, who graced both the installation and the swearing-in of the oath of allegiance of Obodan Mankrado to Obodanhene, underscored the role of the Chieftaincy Institution in Ghana’s development.
She stated that the institution is very important to President John Dramani Mahama, hence the introduction of programs and policies to address chieftaincy disputes among some chiefs in the country.
“As a Member of Parliament for the constituency, my topmost priority is to champion developmental projects for my constituents,” she noted.
The lawmaker promised to work collaboratively with the traditional leader to drive the community’s development.
“So I am glad to hear Nana Adjei Boako Odiahenkan is championing the same course, and I will help him achieve that to create job opportunities for the people in the constituency, especially the youth, to enable them to stay away from social vices,” Madam Dziwornu expressed.
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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