By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu
Ada, July 15, GNA – The Ohuewem Clan, one of the prominent lineages within the Ada Traditional Area, has held a coronation durbar, formally celebrating the enstoolment of Mr Doetse Tetteh-Yumu as the new Asafoatsengua of the clan, bearing the name Asafoatsengua Sackey Keteni VI.
The colourful durbar, held at the Ada Community Centre, followed his installation and presentation to the Ada Traditional Council on May 23, 2025, and it drew a cross-section of traditional leaders, clan elders, youth groups, and residents from across Ada and beyond.
Accompanied by drumming, singing, and traditional dances, the ceremony was steeped in rich Ga-Dangme cultural symbolism, as the new Asafoatsengua was publicly introduced and ritually endorsed by his stool father, Setsengua Emmanuel Tetteh-Yumu, who recounted the processes that led to the selection.
He explained that following the passing of the late Asafoatsengua Keteni V, the clan entered a prolonged period of reflection and deliberation as no clear successor emerged.
“Through deep consultations and rigorous customary investigations, the clan unanimously settled on Mr Tetteh-Yumu as the rightful heir to the stool,” he said.
He quoted a revered ancestor, Nene Teikumatse who once said, “When the time is right, the Lord Himself will appoint a leader,” and indicated that they believed Sackey Keteni VI was that chosen one.
In his maiden address, Asafoatsengua Sackey Keteni VI expressed deep gratitude to the Ohuewem Clan and the Ada Traditional leadership for the confidence reposed in him.
“I consider it the highest honour to be called upon to lead this illustrious clan,” he said, adding that “what gladdens my heart most is that in their search for a leader, they found me worthy.”
He also called for a minute of silence in honour of his late uncle, Mr Dotser Fugar, whose past counsel had proven pivotal in the clan’s leadership journey.
Asafoatsengua Buertey Okumko Obuapong IV, the Adibiawe Clan, representing the Ada Traditional Council, affirmed the Council’s full recognition of the new Asafoatsengua and encouraged the people of Ada to give him their full support and respect.
Also present was Nene Tetteh Asigbey, the Chief of Asigbekorpe, who commended the new leader for his humility and respectful nature and expressed optimism that he would offer progressive and dignified leadership to the Ohuewem Clan.
The ceremony climaxed with the pouring of libation, traditional performances, and messages of goodwill from elders and dignitaries.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Sawer/ Christabel Addo