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General News of Wednesday, 24 April 2002

Source: gna

Arnold Prempeh enstooled as Atipimhene of Kumasi

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has advised chiefs to be humble, honest and to give dedicated service to their people. The Asantehene gave the advice when the new Atipimhene of Kumasi, Oheneba Agyeman Badu swore the oath of allegiance to him at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi on Monday.

Oheneba Agyeman Badu, known in private life as Mr Arnold Prempeh, is a former Ashanti Region Chairman of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) and a son of Asantehene, Otumfuo Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh II.

He is a member of the General Legal Council. Oheneba Agyeman Badu, 59, succeeded his brother, Oheneba Osei Kwame, who died in February this year. Otumfuo Osei Tutu urged him to respect all manner of people and render dedicated service to the Manhyia Palace and Asanteman.