By James Esuon
Gomoa Ajumako (C/R), April 2, GNA -The Omanhene of Gomoa Ajumako, Obrempon Nyanful Krampah XI, has urged government to allocate a fair share of the national cake to support roads, industries, education, healthcare, and potable water provision for socio-economic development.
According to the Omanhene, the chiefs and people of the area have remained loyal to successive governments over the years, and it was only appropriate that government reciprocates with substantial investments to transform lives in the area.
Obrempon Nyanful Krampah XI made the call when he addressed the first annual State Council Meeting of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area at Gomoa Ajumako in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region.
He, however, commended the government for ongoing road construction projects in the area, but appealed to John Dramani Mahama to intensify efforts at job creation for the youth to curb rural-urban migration.
The State Council Meeting also coincided with the mass swearing-in of 105 chiefs and 55 queen mothers from various families within the Traditional Area.
The memorable and historic event was attended by paramount chiefs from various traditional areas, including Neenyi Ghartey VII, Omanhene of Effutu, and Okofo Katakyi Nyakoh Eku X, among others.
Obrempon Nyanful Krampah XI expressed gratitude to the government for efforts at stabilising Ghana’s currency against major world currencies, which he said had contributed to improving the economy.
He further appealed for increased investments in the Central Region to accelerate development. He also urged the government to include more deplorable roads in its “Big Push” infrastructure initiative to improve the transportation of goods and services and enhance living standards.
Obrempon Nyanful Krampah XI explained that the mass swearing-in of chiefs and queen mothers was introduced by the Traditional Council to reduce the cost incurred by individuals who would otherwise have to take the oath of allegiance separately before him and other divisional chiefs.
He commended the divisional chiefs for their unwavering support for the initiative, describing it as impressive and successful.
The Omanhene urged chiefs and queen mothers to work diligently with their Odikros to attract developmental projects in education, healthcare delivery, and other sectors to benefit their communities.
Okofo Katakyi Nyakoh Eku X advised the newly sworn-in chiefs and queen mothers to desist from dissipating lands inherited from their forefathers and instead preserve them for future generations.
He praised Obrempon Nyanful Krampah XI for the initiative, noting that it would contribute significantly to human capital development within the Traditional Council.
Neenyi Ghartey VII cautioned the new chiefs and queen mothers against showing disrespect to the Omanhene, urging them to support the ongoing reforms in chieftaincy matters in Gomoa Ajumako.
He commended his counterpart for the initiative, stating that the reforms would promote the socio-economic development of the people in the Traditional Area.
GNA
Edited by Alice Tettey /Audrey Dekalu