Gomoa ajumako: The Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area (GATA) has hosted an excellence awards ceremony to recognize chiefs who have significantly contributed to elevating the status of chieftaincy in the Central region and beyond. The event, attended by paramount chiefs, divisional and sub-chiefs, judges, MMDCEs, and queen mothers, also celebrated a special Father's Day in honor of Obrempon Nyanful Krampah XI, the Omanhen of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area.
According to Ghana News Agency, Obrempon Nyanful Krampah XI, who also serves as the President of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council, emphasized that the second edition of the excellence awards aimed to inspire and motivate divisional and sub-chiefs to promote peace and development within their respective areas. The Council recognized chiefs and queen mothers for their efforts in creating job opportunities for young graduates and providing vocational and technical skills training for the youth.
Obrempon Nyanful Krampah highlighted how some chiefs have independently undertaken development projects in health, education, community center construction, and the provision of potable drinking water, fostering social cohesion. Additionally, some chiefs have facilitated higher education for the youth, enhancing human capital, and have constructed modern palaces, elevating the chieftaincy institution's image.
Obrempon Nyanful Krampah commended divisional chiefs for their role in installing over 200 chiefs across various communities under the Council, reducing land and chieftaincy disputes, and maintaining peace and stability. He acknowledged the efforts of chiefs, queen mothers, and family heads in preserving cultural and traditional values and pledged the Council's commitment to encouraging youth education and vocational training to reduce poverty.
Nana Okatakyi Idan Opirim IX, the Apese makahene of GATA, who was named the overall best chief, praised Obrempon Nyanful Krampah for his achievements in bringing peace and development since ascending to the throne. He noted the historic swearing-in of 200 chiefs and family heads, a landmark event in the chieftaincy institution's history.
Nana Okatakyi Idan Opirim, also the chief of Gomoa Jukwa, expressed his commitment to continue serving his people and encouraged others to work diligently for future recognition. Obrempon Nyanful Krampah, who received the grand lifetime achievement award, expressed gratitude to the Council for their support and vowed to continue advocating for his people's welfare.