Tag Archives: PARAMOUNT

There was drama at Sampa, a community in the Bono Region of Ghana, as two factions clashed over the installation of the paramount chief for the area. The Ghana Police Service arrested at least 7 persons allegedly involved in the clash. It indicated that 7 people sustained injuries, with at least one …

The Paramount Chief of the Goaso Traditional Area in the Ahafo Region, Nana Akwasi Bosompra I, has slammed the chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC), Jean Mensa, over the decision of the commission to hold its limited voter registration exercise only at its district offices. According to the Goaso Manhene, …

Togbui Adamah III, the Volta Region’s Paramount Chief and President of the Some Traditional Council has distanced himself from a recent press conference held by some chiefs who issued a 14-day ultimatum to Archbishop Charles Agyinasare, Founder of Perez Chapel International, to appear before the traditional authority. In a 3news.com report …

Paramount chief of Bongo Traditional Area in the Upper East Region, Baba Salifu Atamale Lemyaarem, blast others for alleging extorition from fulanis in his area. According to him it’s petty to level such an allegation against him. Residents, opinion leaders of the Bongo-Soe community in the Bongo District of the …

Opeabre Awua Aseidu, the Benkumhene of the Suhum under the Okyeman Traditional Council in the Eastern Region, has been distooled by the Paramount Chief of Suhum, Osaberima Ayeh Kofi, for undermining his authority. The now-ex-Benkumhene, also known as Mr. Martin Aseidu in private, was accused of issuing comments that were …

The firing of musketry, traditional warriors’ display of artistry, the sounds of drum appellation, and the chief priest pouring of drinks amidst the chanting and invocation in Ga language characterized the final funeral rites of the late Tema Manste. The late Nii Adjei Kraku II Tema Paramount Chief reigned for …

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has rejected the nomination of the former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC), Dr. Kofi Kodua Sarpong as the Paramount Chief of Offinso. According to the Asantehene, his objections to Dr. K.K. Sarpong’s nomination is because his nomination did not follow due process. …

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has rejected the nomination of the former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC), Dr. Kofi Kodua Sarpong as the Paramount Chief of Offinso. According to the Asantehene, his objections to Dr. K.K. Sarpong’s nomination is because his nomination did not follow due …

The elders of Agona Traditional Area, on June 20, were at the Manhyia Palace to officially inform Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II about the death of their Paramount Chief, Nana Frimpong Anokye Ababio. Nana Ababio (formerly known as Dr Daniel Kwasi Berkoh) was born in Ghana in September 1942. He …

The Kingmakers of the Offinso Traditional Council in the Ashanti traditional area have unanimously nominated former Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Company (GNPC) Kofi Kodua Sarpong known in private life as Dr KK Sarpong as the successor of the late Paramount Chief of the area Nana Awiafe …