THE Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, has appealed to traditional leaders in the country to help expose people who parade themselves as “chieftaincy contractors”, since their activities cast a slur on the image of the chieftaincy institution.
He said the commitment of chiefs to expose such unscrupulous individuals would go a long way to avert the spate of chieftaincy conflicts which were severely hindering development in the country.
He made the appeal when he addressed the end-of-year meeting of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs in Koforidua.
The meeting, which was attended by a number of chiefs in the region, was used to take stock of the House’s activities during the year, its achievements and challenges, as well as to adopt strategic measures to improve upon its performance in 2010.
The regional minister noted that the Eastern Region had for many years been considered as one of the most peaceful regions in the country.
However, recently the region had gradually been losing that status because of the activities of some unscrupulous citizens.
“The activities of these people have led to the proliferation of chieftaincy disputes in the region especially those in the Akuapem, Manya Krobo and the Akwamu traditional areas,” Mr Ofosu Ampofo stated.
Citing the Akwamu chieftaincy dispute as an example, Mr Ofosu Ampofo noted that many potential investors who showed interest in investing in the tourism potential of the area and its limestone deposits had lost the zeal to pursue such interests simply because of the 17-year-old chieftaincy conflict in the area.
“It is because of the same protracted conflict that the chiefs and people of Akwamu cannot access the fund being paid by the Volta River Authority over the past decades,” he added
He, therefore, appealed to traditional authorities to adhere to the norms and conventions of their communities to ensure that the laid down procedures for installation of chiefs were followed without compromise.
The regional minister also appealed to the chiefs and people of Yilo Krobo to ensure a peaceful and speedy replacement of their paramount chief, the late Kpeteple Narh Dawutey Ologo VI, who passed away and was buried recently.
For his part, the President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, Daasebre (Prof.) Oti Boateng, urged members of the House to acquaint themselves with the new Chieftaincy Law to enable them to ensure the proper enstoolment and destoolment of chiefs.
According to Daasebre Oti Boateng, who is also the Omanhene of New Juaben, that would avert the frequent chieftaincy conflicts that had been tarnishing the reputation of the chieftaincy institution, adding that “we can only ensure the proper development of our communities when we live in peace”.
Monday, January 4, 2010
Friday, January 1, 2010
KONOR HOSTS SENIOR CITIZENS (PAGE 19, DEC 31)
THE Konor of Manya Krobo Traditional Area, Nene Sackitey II, says the aged in the country should consider their advanced aged as a blessing bestowed on them to provide guidance to society, particularly the youth.
He, therefore, encouraged the aged not to feel dejected to enable them to continue to stay alive and enjoy their lives to the fullest and impact positively on the lives of the young ones.
“Since in every society the people, especially the youth, treasure grey hairs in advanced age, our aged fathers and mothers should always pray for a longer life so that the young ones can benefit immensely from their wisdom and guidance to enable them to also live longer and meaningful life”, Nene Sackitey said.
He made the appeal when he organized a senior citizen affair Christmas party for over 350 aged residents of Manya Krobo, Akuse, Kpong and other surrounding communities in the Lower Manya Krobo District in the Eastern Region.
The initiative, first of its kind to be held for people above 70 years, was meant to create a conducive atmosphere for Nene Sackitey to express his appreciation for them and also share the joy of the yuletide with them, especially those who are without any families.
The event was also used to educate the aged on how to stay healthy to enjoy their old age.
The Konor of Manya Krobo noted that since old age was a blessing and not a curse, the aged must appreciate the fact that they had been blessed with a long life to enable them to impact positively on the young ones, especially the youth.
He also urged society to show appreciation and support for the aged to enable them to stay alive and serve as “our source of wisdom and guidance in charting a meaningful life”.
Nene Sackitey expressed serious concern over how some members of society, especially the youth, had often accused and attributed their misfortunes to their aged mothers and grandmothers, noting that such misconception about old age had adversely affected some of the aged to die prematurely.
He, therefore, urged aged women not to be perturbed by such ill-conceived behaviours shown to them by their relatives, adding that “you must endeavour to overlook them so as to stay and enjoy your old age”.
Nene Sackitey appealed to the Krobos to make investment in their children’s education a priority, adding that “we can never aspire to secure the future of our children and improve the socio-economic progress of our communities without education”.
Educating the aged on how to enjoy their old age in good health, the Medical Superintendent of the St Martin Hospital at Agormanya Dr Charles Nyarko advised them to seek medical attention before resorting to the use of any other medication to enable them to stay healthy and strong.
He, therefore, encouraged the aged not to feel dejected to enable them to continue to stay alive and enjoy their lives to the fullest and impact positively on the lives of the young ones.
“Since in every society the people, especially the youth, treasure grey hairs in advanced age, our aged fathers and mothers should always pray for a longer life so that the young ones can benefit immensely from their wisdom and guidance to enable them to also live longer and meaningful life”, Nene Sackitey said.
He made the appeal when he organized a senior citizen affair Christmas party for over 350 aged residents of Manya Krobo, Akuse, Kpong and other surrounding communities in the Lower Manya Krobo District in the Eastern Region.
The initiative, first of its kind to be held for people above 70 years, was meant to create a conducive atmosphere for Nene Sackitey to express his appreciation for them and also share the joy of the yuletide with them, especially those who are without any families.
The event was also used to educate the aged on how to stay healthy to enjoy their old age.
The Konor of Manya Krobo noted that since old age was a blessing and not a curse, the aged must appreciate the fact that they had been blessed with a long life to enable them to impact positively on the young ones, especially the youth.
He also urged society to show appreciation and support for the aged to enable them to stay alive and serve as “our source of wisdom and guidance in charting a meaningful life”.
Nene Sackitey expressed serious concern over how some members of society, especially the youth, had often accused and attributed their misfortunes to their aged mothers and grandmothers, noting that such misconception about old age had adversely affected some of the aged to die prematurely.
He, therefore, urged aged women not to be perturbed by such ill-conceived behaviours shown to them by their relatives, adding that “you must endeavour to overlook them so as to stay and enjoy your old age”.
Nene Sackitey appealed to the Krobos to make investment in their children’s education a priority, adding that “we can never aspire to secure the future of our children and improve the socio-economic progress of our communities without education”.
Educating the aged on how to enjoy their old age in good health, the Medical Superintendent of the St Martin Hospital at Agormanya Dr Charles Nyarko advised them to seek medical attention before resorting to the use of any other medication to enable them to stay healthy and strong.
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