Two paramount chiefs admitted into House of Chiefs

Koforidua, April 18, GNA - There was jubilation at the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs in Koforidua when two Paramount Chiefs were finally admitted into the House after years of litigation. Nene Sakite II, Konor of Manya Krobo and Oseadeeyo Frimpong Manso IV, Omanhene of the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area, were installed 13 years and 12 years ago respectively but could not take their places in the House as a result of litigation.

Following the end of the litigations, the two were gazetted this year paving way for them to be admitted into the House The teeming supporters of the two chiefs, clad in white, sang and performed traditional dances to the admiration of onlookers. Nene Sakite, a Professor and Consultant in the US who was the first to be introduced to the House, said he was enthroned on December 29, 1997, confined according to Krobo custom and sworn to the Krobo State on January 09, 1998.

He promised to forgive the past and put behind him the past that nearly ruined him since he was determined to use the opportunity to serve his people.

Nene Sakite pledged himself to the cause of peace and unity and promised to take his rightful place among the chiefs of the Regional House as well as the National House and contribute to raise the image of chiefs in the service of the country.

Oseadeeyo Frimpong Manso, a doctor, appealed to all Kotoku chiefs not to sit on the fence and said he would need their wisdom, experiences and leadership.

He said his arms were opened, adding 93Despite our politics we are one people with the same aspirations for peace and prosperity". "We all aspire to live in peace, educate our children and build prosperity for ourselves and our families," he said. Daasebre Dr Oti Boateng, the President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs who introduced the two chiefs, advised them to forget about the past and to guard against vengeance but rather to unite the people for development.

He appealed to chiefs to take a second look at some of their cultural values and practices and to take steps to modify those which are out of tune with modern times. Daasebre Oti Boateng appealed to the government to assist the House with a vehicle to enhance their operations. Dr Kwasi Akyem Apea-Kubi, the Eastern Regional Minister, appealed to chiefs to engage themselves seriously with the issue of expensive funerals.