Accra: Ga Queen mothers and Women Warriors have urged the Gas and the public to disregard suggestions that King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II is an illegitimate King of the Ga State. The Queen mothers from various Stool families and clans stated that the King was duly enstooled according to sacred traditions, gazetted, and recognized under Ghanaian laws.
According to Ghana News Agency, at a press conference held at the Ga Traditional Council, Naa Adoley Ablade I, Sempe New Town Manye, emphasized that King Tackie Teiko Tsuru was nominated from the legitimate royal bloodline of King Tackie Tawiah I and was lawfully enstooled by the recognized Kingmakers of the Ga Paramount Stool. She highlighted that the King had completed all customary rites prior to his enstoolment, underwent purification rites performed by the Gborbu Wulomo in Nungua, received blessings from the Teshie Wulomo, and solidarity rites from the La Kpaa Wulomo, before being gazetted and recognized under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
'Additional rites were conducted by other Ga spiritual leaders, culminating in his ordination and coronation by the Nai and Sakumo Wulomei. This full cycle of rites establishes unquestionable legitimacy in accordance with Ga tradition,' the Queen mother said.
Naa Adoley Ablade I further stated that the reign of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II had brought seamless and enviable progress to the Ga State, including the restoration of peace, unity, stability, and enhanced national and international recognition of Ga royalty. She noted the strategic investments and development partnerships, cultural renewal, promotion of Ga identity, renovation of schools, and expanded scholarship opportunities for youth and adult learners as significant achievements under the King's leadership.
The Court of Appeal in Kumasi recently affirmed a 2021 High Court decision recognizing Boni King Tackie Adama Latse II's right to be re-entered into the National Register of Chiefs as Ga Mantse. The Court dismissed appeals brought by the National House of Chiefs and Nii Tetteh Ashong V, a key rival in the long-standing dispute.
Naa Lamiley Ajaaku Dromo II, Divisional Queen mother, Lante Djan We, urged all Ga communities to support King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II and not live in distress, fear, and despair, emphasizing the development and progress enjoyed under his reign. She warned against any attempts to curtail the King's reign and expressed a readiness to take action if necessary.
The Divisional Queen mother called on Nii Adama Latse, urging him to reconcile with King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II to foster further development. Naa Aba Dansua I, Danchira Manye, echoed this sentiment, stating that the current discord was bringing disgrace and ridicule to their Kingship and tradition, and appealed for unity in the interest of the Ga State.
