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Chiefs must support MMDAs to create proper community layouts

9Jun

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Chiefs must support MMDAs to create proper community layouts

Nene Verya Ozor II, Chief of Detsekorpe in the Ada East District, has called on traditional leaders to collaborate with Municipal, Metropolitan, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to develop proper drainage systems and structured community layouts to mitigate the recurring flooding. Nene Ozor, speaking with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) at Ada, stressed the need for chiefs and landowners to involve local assemblies in matters of land acquisition and planning. He expressed concern that some traditional leaders and family heads focus primarily on the financial gains from land sales, with little regard for how the land is developed or the long-term impact on the community. “Chiefs can play a crucial role in ensuring proper layouts are established, which would allow for efficient water flo...

President Mahama grateful to Chiefs, people of Bono East for his re-election

29May

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President Mahama grateful to Chiefs, people of Bono East for his re-election  

President John Draduring Mahama on Thursday expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the chiefs and people of Bono East for his 2024 electoral victory, reaffirming his commitment to ‘reset’ the nation. The President said he was very grateful to the chiefs and people of the region for giving him another opportunity to steer the affairs of the nation for the next four years. Describing his re-election as in the supreme interest of the nation, President Mahama said the electorate voted for unity and development, saying he was happy the chiefs and people of Bono east had faith in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government in developing the region and the nation by extension. The President said this when he addressed a durbar of chiefs and people of the region at Kintampo, when h...

Komenda Kokwado Chief Ushers Easter with Widows, Orphans, Gospel Sensations

19Apr

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Komenda Kokwado Chief Ushers Easter with Widows, Orphans, Gospel Sensations

The Chief of Komenda-Kokwado, Nana Kwansa III, on Good Friday, brought Easter to life with a heartfelt celebration, embracing orphans, widows, widowers, aged and differently abled individuals in a day filled with joy and unity. The event was not only a festive occasion but also a powerful reminder of the Chief’s commitment to uplifting the most vulnerable members of his community. The atmosphere got to a crescendo as gospel superstars including Joyce Blessing and SP Kofi Sarpong delivered soul-inspiring performances, blending faith and socialisation in an unforgettable Easter experience. From a memorable maundy Friday night that stretched into the early hours of Holy Saturday dawn, elders, widows, religious groups, and people from all walks of life came together in an extraordinar...

Include chiefs in key committees – Central Regional House of Chiefs President to Mahama

7Feb

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Include chiefs in key committees – Central Regional House of Chiefs President to Mahama

Odeefo Amoakwa Boadu VIII, the President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs has entreated President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider the relationship between government and the chieftaincy institution to give traditional authorities active role in the governance and development of the country. He expressed disquiet over the sidelining of chiefs in the governance of the country by successive governments, thereby relegating their role to the background. Addressing a grand durbar held to crown President Mahama’s thank-you tour of the Central Region, Odeefo Boadu urged the President to include chiefs in key and relevant committees that were aimed at addressing national issues. “Even with our limited capacity, we assure you that we shall als...

Chiefs And Queenmothers Of Ashanti Region Name Akufo-Addo “Precious President”; Urge Asanteman Not To Repeat The Kufuor Mistake

29Nov

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Chiefs And Queenmothers Of Ashanti Region Name Akufo-Addo “Precious President”; Urge Asanteman Not To Repeat The Kufuor Mistake

Chiefs and Queenmothers of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs, have as a result of the the massive developmental projects and the cordial relationship esta named Akufo-Addo as their “Precious President.” President of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs”, Mamponghene and occupant of the Silver Stool of the Asante Kingdom, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, said, throughout the storied history of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs, no sitting President has given true meaning to the saying that traditional leaders are key agents of development in any democratic dispensation than President Akufo-Addo.“Since he became President, and even when he wasn’t, President Akufo-Addo has related and treated not just this House but all Houses of Chiefs and traditional authority in general, with profound resp...

Chiefs and people of Avenor celebrate Avenortutudoza 2024

25Nov

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Chiefs and people of Avenor celebrate Avenortutudoza 2024

Chiefs and people of Avenor Traditional Area in the Akatsi South Municipality of the Volta Region have celebrated the 2024 'Avenortutudoza' (Festival). The festival, which was highly attended by both citizens and non-citizens of Avenor from near and far, was aimed at fostering unity,togetherness and development of the area. Togbega Doglo Anumah VI, a member of National House of Chiefs,President and Paramount Chief of Avenor Traditional Council, during the festival held at Akatsi, said the Avenortutudo festival was to showcase the rich culture of the area. "I use this chance and opportunity to say thank you to this year's central planning committee members for the wonderful org...