Wenchi: A Kumasi-based businesswoman has been successfully enstooled as the Paramount Queen-mother of the Wenchi Traditional Area in the Bono Region, under the stool name Ohemaa Afoa Pokuaa Dankoto II. Known in private life as Nana Ama Pokua Dekyi, she succeeded the late paramount queen-mother Ohemaa Atoa Ampoforo Twewaa Otonsuo Seramangyedua III, who passed away in June 2025 after a short illness, leaving the stool vacant for a year.
According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Ameyaw Owusu Ansah Ababio, the Abakomahene (sub-chief) of the Wenchi Traditional Area and the family head of the Ahenfie Yefiri Royal Family, led the newly enstooled queen-mother through traditional rites to formalize her enstoolment. The ceremony took place at Wenchi and was marked by a vibrant celebration. He encouraged the queen-mother to serve with dignity, humility, and diligence, highlighting the importance of attracting investments to the area.
Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong Tabrako III, the Paramount Chief of the Wenchi Traditional Area, extended his congratulations to the queen-mother for completing the traditional rites. He expressed his confidence in her ability to lead effectively and promote the development of the traditional area.
Ohemaa Dankoto II expressed her gratitude to the chiefs and people of the area for their support and confidence in her leadership. She pledged to work collaboratively with all members of the community and urged the people to unite and focus on the comprehensive development of the area.
The enstoolment ceremony brought joy to the Wenchi township, with residents parading the newly enstooled queen-mother through the streets, in line with tradition, amidst dancing and drumming.