Agona nyakrom: The Agona Nyakrom Traditional Council has requested the Agona West Municipal Security Council to stop the upcoming Akwambo festival planned by the chiefs and people of Agona Abodom in August, citing potential clashes and bloodshed.
According to Ghana News Agency, the President of the Council, Okofo Katakyi Nyakoh Eku X, expressed concerns about ongoing chieftaincy issues in Abodom, which he believes make it unsafe for the town to celebrate the festival. Okofo Eku, speaking at the first Traditional Council meeting in Nyakrom, warned that the Asafo Companies of the Nyakrom Traditional Area have the authority to prevent Mr. Kwesi Gyan, who claims to be chief, from leading the festival.
Despite these concerns, the Overlord of Agonaman emphasized that the council respects the rule of law and will not engage in illegal actions that could lead to violence. He noted that the judicial committee of the Traditional Council has convened several times to resolve the Abodom case amicably. However, Mr. Gyan and his family heads have not appeared before the committee for adjudication.
Okofo Eku appealed to Agona West Municipal Chief Executive, Mr. Eric Gyamfi Odoom, who attended the meeting, to use his position as chairman of the Agona West Security Council to prevent the alleged chief and his supporters in Abodom from proceeding with the festival. He urged family heads, kingmakers, and others to uphold the traditions and customs of the Agona Nyakrom Traditional Area.
He called for peace and unity among the chiefs and people of the area, stating that the council's doors are always open for consultations and advice to aid in the progress of Agonaman. The Omanhene assured that the chiefs and people of Agona West support the MCE and encouraged him to make the area one of the most successful in the region.
During the meeting, Nana Egyima Yeboah II, Adontenhemaa of the Asona Royal family of Upper Bobikuma, and Nana Adoma Dampoh II, Adontenhemaa of Twidan No2 Royal Family of Agona Kwaman, were introduced to the Omanhene, Okofo Eku, and his elders. Nana Amoah Sekyi II, Benkumhene of Agona Kwaman, speaking on behalf of Chief Nana Opaaku Yeboah VI, urged the new Queen mothers to advocate for young girls in the area.
The Benkumhene emphasized the importance of addressing the rise in teen pregnancies and school dropouts among girls. He encouraged the Queen mothers to collaborate with Girl Child officers in schools across Agona West to organize educational programs highlighting the importance of education and encouraging girls to pursue it to the highest level.
