By Muyid Deen Suleman
Atwima Abuakwa (Ash), Nov. 04, GNA – Forty-eight-year-old businessman Saeed Zakaria, has been formally enskinned as chief of the Anufo/Chokosi community in Atwima Abuakwa, in the Ashanti region.
The newly appointed chief is expected to champion the interests of the Anufo/Chokosi people, thereby safeguarding their tribal values and objectives.
He is also expected to contribute significantly to the advancement and development of his community, enhancing their overall welfare both locally and beyond.
The Anufo, also referred to as Chakosi or Chokosi, are an Akan ethnic group with roots in present-day CĂ´te d’Ivoire, who migrated to northeastern Ghana as mercenaries in the mid-18th century.
They are predominantly situated in the Chereponi District within Ghana’s Northeast region.
As subsistence farmers and traders, they communicate in Anufo, a language closely related to Akan.
Their societal structure is patrilineal, and they practice a unique form of Folk Islam interwoven with traditional beliefs.
In his counsel to the new chief, Nana Akwasi Issah IV, the Ashanti Regional Chief of the Anufo/Chokosi community, urged him to lead with a vision that transcended tribal, sectarian, and political barriers, while promoting inclusivity.
“We are confident that your experience, wisdom, and leadership capabilities render you the ideal candidate for this esteemed position.
We therefore eagerly anticipate collaborating with you to advocate for the interests of the Chokosi people,” Nana Issah remarked.
Chief Saeed Zakaria expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the honour bestowed upon him.
He called for unity and support from the Chokosi community to realize their shared aspirations and development.
Chief Zakaria becomes the 98th Sub Chief appointed by Nana Akwasi Issah IV in the Ashanti Region.
GNA.
Edited by Kwabia Owusu-Mensah/Benjamin Mensah