By Joyce Danso
Accra, Oct. 12, GNA-The Chiefs and People of the Avatime Traditional Area have out doored and coronated their new Paramount Queen Mother, Her Royal Majesty Mamaga Osei Yawa Onetsetsie IX, known in private life as Emma Adzo Maana Dugboryele at a ceremony in Avatime in the Volta Region.
Her coronation follows the passing and internment of the late Paramount Queen Mother, Her Royal Majesty Mamaga Onetsitsie Osei Yawa VIII (Paulina Ama Abofua), who served and reigned with distinction over the Avatime people for several decades.
The beautiful ceremony was marked by a rich display of the culture, customs and traditions of the people of Avatime.
The occasion was also marked a magnificent and colourful celebration of heritage, tradition and continuity.
Together with the Paramount King, His Royal Majesty Osie Adza Tekpor VII, Her Majesty Mamaga Onetsetsie IX said would provide good leadership, wisdom and vision necessary to advance the peace, development, unity and prosperity of the Avatime Traditional Area.
Justice Sedinam Awo Kwadam, a High Court Judge, who witnessed the event described the Queen Mother a “remarkable woman, a true disciplinarian who is humble, selfless, kind-hearted, deeply principled and highly intelligent.
Justice Kwadam told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) that her strength of character, wisdom and commitment to service are qualities for which she had the greatest respect.
Justice Kwadam said: “As my mother-in-love, it is particularly meaningful and inspiring for me to witness her ascent to this revered traditional office and to see her formally presented to the people she will now lead and serve as Paramount Queen.”
She congratulated Mamaga Osei Yawa Onetsetsie IX on her coronation.
Justice Kwadam said: “I have no doubt that her reign will usher in renewed unity, progress and good fortune for the people of Avatime.
“It is my fervent prayer that her tenure will be long and marked by great impact, wisdom, service and lasting achievements.
“May their leadership and reign strengthen the bonds of our people, preserve the rich heritage of Avatime, and leave an enduring legacy for generations yet unborn.
May Her Royal Majesty’s reign be long, peaceful, impactful and abundantly blessed.”
Mamaga Osei Yawa Onetsetsie IX, pledged to serve the people of Avatime diligently as well protect and respect their interests.
The Paramount Queen Mother of the Avatime Traditional Area, started her formal work life as a receptionist at Amical Hotel, Tema in 2004.
In the year 2005, she joined Omar Oil Limited as company’s secretary until 2009 when she joined Supermaritime Ghana Limited as Crew Change Officer (Operations Department).
By dint of hard work, the Queen Mother of Avatime Traditional Area rose through the ranks to her current position as Head of Crew Change (Operations Department) at the Airport Office at Accra International Airport (AIA)
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Edited by Benjamin Mensah
Reporter: Joyce Danso
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