Reverend Obed Danquah, Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Community International School, has been installed as the new Nkabomhene of Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area.
Under the stool name Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah I, he also assumes the role of Adontenhene of Gomoa Ablekum, with a mandate to promote peace, unity, reconciliation, and development in the area.
The new Divisional Chief swore an oath of allegiance to Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI, Omanhene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, in the presence of divisional chiefs, queen mothers, and kingmakers in line with tradition.
Earlier, Nana Esuon Abonyi Kwaata II, Asihene of Gomoa Ajumako, speaking on behalf of other divisional chiefs, urged the new Nkabomhene to work diligently to transform lives and improve infrastructure in the area.
Obrempong Nyanful Krampah, who is also President of the Traditional Council, reminded Nana Danquah that his new role was a huge task, especially in addressing protracted chieftaincy and land disputes. He expressed confidence that the new chief, as a man of God, would quickly establish an office to deal with developmental issues and reconciliation efforts.
He stressed that peace and unity were critical to facilitating government projects and pledged the council’s support to ensure Nana Danquah’s success.
In his acceptance speech, Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah expressed gratitude to the Omanhene, divisional chiefs, queen mothers, and his family for the honour. He pledged to use his experience as a minister and business executive to drive human transformation, attract investment, and foster infrastructural development.
He called on the chiefs and people of Gomoa Ablekum to unite, protect their lands, and resist land guards, while urging the youth to avoid illicit drugs and embrace productive ventures.
Nana Danquah lamented the high costs and dire consequences of prolonged litigation, saying it had led to loss of lives and resources. He assured that, with his installation, disputes would be resolved amicably to secure lasting peace.