Okuapehene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, has admonished Ghanaians, especially traditional leaders to embrace and uphold their heritage with pride for the benefit of future generations.
According to him, our heritage defines us as Ghanaians, and if we fail to protect it and allow it to be trampled, the agony of our forefathers will be in vain, and the country will face their wrath.
Oseadeeyo Akuffo III emphasized that it is the responsibility of every parent to instill the heritage of the land in their children so they do not depart from it as they grow. He expressed optimism that this will lead to national development and prosperity.
The Okuapehene stated that if parents do not teach their children to value our heritage, then in the years ahead, we may not have Ghanaian-born children speaking any of the local languages, and the country will suffer the consequences.
Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III further advised Ghanaians, regardless of their tribe, to unite as one family to safeguard our heritage and reject foreign cultural influences. This, he said, would enable future generations to appreciate the efforts made to preserve what our forefathers left behind.
He made these remarks on Friday, October 24, 2025, at the forecourt of the Akuapem Palace during the grand durbar of this year’s Akuapem Odwira Festival, themed: “Preserving Our Heritage; Securing Our Future.”
Yagbonwura (the King of the Gonja Kingdom), Bii-Kunuto Jewu Soale I, who was the guest speaker at the event, noted in his speech that chiefs remain the custodians of tradition and serve as counselors and dispensers of justice within our communities.
“Our influence in maintaining harmony provides the fertile grounds upon which development flourishes, yet the Chieftaincy succession dispute continues to threaten the peace of this country,” he yielded.
Bii-Kunuto Soale I urged the government, through the National House of Chiefs, to intensify efforts toward codifying customs, practices, and usages related to succession. He indicated that such clarity would promote justice, reduce conflict, and preserve our cherished heritage.
The speech was delivered by Yapeiwura, Adam Baba Tanko Zakariah, on behalf of Yagbonwura.
He added that before the advent of modern democracy and the rule of law, tradition guided the governance of our people.
By // Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsinline.com.
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