Gomoa Oguan settles 90 years chieftaincy dispute with Akyempim Council

Gomoa Assin (C/R), March 10, GNA - The chiefs and people of Gomoa Oguan in the Gomoa West District, who broke away from Gomoa Akyempim Traditional Council for more than 90 years ago have reunited with their roots. The reconciliation was brokered by Obrifo Ahunako Ahor Ankobea II, Omanhen of the Traditional Area and Mr Theophilus Aidoo-Mensah, District Chief Executive (DCE). As part of the reconciliation process Nana Ama Tsetsewa I, Mankrado of the town was elevated to Osahen of the Traditional Area with the appellation, Ogyeedom Ama Tsetsewa I. Narrating the history of the break away, Obrifo Ahor Ankobea said between 1570 and 1730, a war broke out between Gomoas and Agonas when Nana Ahunako I was the Omanhen of the Gomoa Akyempim.

He said due to the ill-health of Nana Ahunako, his herbalist and a friend called Kusae

Edu was asked to lead the Gomoas to the war known as "Sasabor". The Gomoas defeated the Agonas and as a sign of appreciation the traditional council

decided to enstool Kusae Edu as the next Omanhen after the death of Nana Ahunako. The succession continued from Nana Kusae Edu's lineage after his death up to about 1923 when the council felt that they had rewarded Nana Kusae Edu enough for his bravery and therefore decided to reverse the stool to the Ahunako's lineage. He said the people of Oguan did not accept the decision and vowed never to serve the council.

Obrifo Ahor Ankobea said Nana Kojo Kum from Kusae Edu's lineage who was then the Omanhen was destooled and from compelling the chiefs and people of Oguan to cut all links with the Akyempim Traditional Council. He said due to the valour exhibited by Kusae Edu and for the sake of unity, his

administration manoeuvred with the help of the DCE and Ogyeedom Ama Tsetsewa to bring the people of Oguan back to the council. Obrifo Ankobea said his doors are opened at all times and was ready to listen to the grievances people have about the council for redress.

Ogyeedom Tsetsewa, known in private life as Ms Esther Atumoeku, a Tema-based

business woman expressed gratitude to all those who made the reconciliation possible. She expressed the hope that it would impact positively in the living conditions of the

people. Mr Aidoo-Mensah called on the people to use the fresh wind blowing in the area to facilitate development. He charged the new Osahen to lead the people to bring reforms in education and health. 10 March 10