Ajumako (C/R), Sept. 11, GNA - Okokodurfo Nana Kwamena Hammah Ababio 11, Omanhene of Ajumako Traditional Area (ATA) has advised the citizenry to allow chieftaincy to thrive in a climate of peace, honour and respect.

Nana Ababio who is also the President of the Ajumako Traditional Council said chieftaincy "existed in the country long before the white men set foot on our soil", adding that it was not like politics where politicians influenced people to vote them into power. The Omanhene made these remarks on Tuesday when Nana Kobina Oguaa 111, Odikro of Ampia Ajumako, and Kyidomhene of ATA swore the oath of allegiance to him at Ajumako He advised chiefs who had not yet registered with the National House of chiefs to do so since that gave them the recognition they needed to rule.

He called on the people to unit and rally behind the new Odikro to ensure a speedy development of the area. Nana Oguaa, 59, known in private life as Mr Paul Haghan, succeeded his late uncle, Nana Oguaa II, who died 22 years ago. Nana Oguaa, a farmer and a private businessman based in Italy, said he would focus his development agenda on health, education, culture, and agriculture.

The chief told the youth that the development of very country was based on agriculture and urged them to embrace farming to ensure food sufficiency. He called for the provision of a clinic in the area to cater for the health needs of the people who are mostly farmers. 11 Sept. 09