Gomoa won't allow her lands to be taken away - Omanhene

Gomoa Dasum (C/R), June 5, GNA - The Omanhene of Gomoa Akyempim Traditional Area, Obirifo Ahunako Ahor Ankobea II, said the people in the area would not look on unconcerned for their lands to be taken away. He noted that Gomoa Nkwantanan, now known as Winneba Junction

Roundabout, is now under the Effutu Traditional Council while Gomoa Bewadze and Gomoa Somanya among others are now under Agona.

The Omanhene was addressing the Gomoa Akyempim Traditional Council at Gomoa Dasum on Friday to discuss plans for the development of the Gomoa State.

It was well-attended by all the chiefs and queen mothers, linguists and heads of clans in the traditional area.

Omanhene Ankobea said the people of Gomoa 93are very peaceful but will not sit down unconcerned whilst their lands are taken over by other traditional authorities that share common boundaries with Gomoa".

He expressed regret that the United Nation High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) had not paid any compensation on lands used for the Gomoa Buduburam Refugee Camp.

Mr Ekow Okyir Panyin, Member of Parliament for the area, called on the people to give positive publicity that could lead to the development of the area.

He called for the creation of another district from Gomoa East since the area is too large for one district.

Nana Obokomata VII, Chief of Gomoa Dasum, said his area was noted for cassava production and had therefore released land to the District Assembly for the construction of a weekly market to help sell their farm produce.