Nana Thomas Kwame Okrah Debrah, the Amansie West District Coordinating Director, has been enstooled as the Amantiahene and Omanhene Mponuahene of the Akyem Bosume Traditional Area in the Ashanti Region. The enstoolment ceremony took place on Wednesday, following 10 years of traditional governance stewardship marked by discipline and loyalty to the traditional area. Okrah Debrah assumes the stool name Obrempon Otupiri Okrah Debrah of the Akyem Amantia.
The Akyem Bosume Traditional Area is under the Paramountcy of Okotwaresuo Kantamanto Oworae Agyekum III, who is the Omanhene and President of the traditional council. Amantia is the Mponua division of the Akyem Bosome Traditional Area. The enstoolment ceremony was conducted in line with the customs, practices, and tradition of the area, as well as the Chieftaincy Act 2008 (Act 759). Obrempong Ayim Mmoronsam III, Amanasaahene, chaired and presided over the ceremony.
Okrah Debrah expressed profound humility and gratitude for being called by the ancestors, elders, and kingmakers to the sacred stool. He reaffirmed his commitment to upholding the customs, traditions, and practices of the area and providing leadership to facilitate rapid socio-economic development. The Amantiahene and Mponuahene roles come with significant responsibilities, including maintaining peace and unity within the traditional area.
Several dignitaries attended the ceremony, including Nana Akwesi Obeng, Akyem Bosome Adontenhene and Twafohene of Akyem Brenaase; Abrewa Tia, Nana Amma Desuaa Anamaase Chief Priest; and Abusuapanin Akwesi Tenadu. Other notable attendees included Nana Kwaku Adarkwaa, Kyindomhene Nana Yaw Appiah Duodu; Adontohene Nana Kofi Frimpong Manwerehene; and Okotwaresuo Kyeame.
The Akyem Bosume Traditional Area comprises several divisions, including Amantia, which is now led by Okrah Debrah. The area is known for its rich cultural heritage and history. As Amantiahene and Mponuahene, Okrah Debrah is expected to play a key role in preserving and promoting the area's traditions.
Okrah Debrah's appointment as Amantiahene and Mponuahene is seen as a recognition of his dedication to the traditional area. His experience in traditional governance and local governance will be invaluable in his new role. The Akyem Bosume Traditional Area looks forward to his leadership and vision.
The enstoolment ceremony marked a significant milestone in the history of the Akyem Bosume Traditional Area. Okrah Debrah's assumption of the stool name Obrempon Otupiri Okrah Debrah of the Akyem Amantia is expected to bring stability and progress to the area. The traditional area is poised for growth and development under his leadership.
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- Nana Thomas Kwame Okrah Debrah enstooled as Amantiahene and Mponuahene of Akyem Bosume Traditional Area.
