Gomoa ajumako: Nana Kobena Abban Ewudze VI, Chief of Gomoa Ekroful, has been appointed as the new Dabiwhene of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area. He will focus on creating wealth and promoting employment. Known privately as Mr. Kobena Abban Ewudze, an executive businessman, Nana Ewudze VI succeeds his late uncle, Nana Abban Ewudze V, who passed away last year. He pledged his allegiance to Obrempon Nyanful Krampah XI, Omanhene of Gomoa Ajumako, along with divisional chiefs and queen mothers in accordance with tradition.
According to Ghana News Agency, the divisional chiefs advised the new chief to avoid exerting undue power over his subjects and to adhere to the rules governing the chieftaincy institution. Obrempon Nyanful Krampah urged Nana Ewudze VI to use his authority to foster peace, security, and development in the area. He also emphasized the importance of humility and respect towards the community, the Queenmother, and family leaders to promote unity.
Nana Abban Ewudze expressed gratitude to the community for their support during his installation. As a business executive, he aims to provide employment opportunities for the youth in the area. He encouraged local and international investors to contribute to job creation and economic growth. Recognizing the challenges faced by students, Nana Ewudze plans to establish an educational fund for talented but financially constrained students and aims to complete a community center project with local resources.
Addressing substance abuse, Nana Ewudze announced educational campaigns to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs, with plans to involve law enforcement for offenders. He urged the youth to prioritize education for personal development.
Nana Ekua Arhinma II, Dabiwhemaa of Gomoa Ajumako, advised parents to educate their daughters on abstaining from premarital sex to prevent teen pregnancy. She encouraged women to utilize the breast cancer awareness month for health check-ups and condemned the youth's misuse of social media to insult leaders. The Queenmother also highlighted the risks of substance abuse, urging the youth to avoid harmful behaviors that could jeopardize their future.
