Krachiwura celebrates Silver Jubilee of enstoolment
The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has congratulated Nana Mprah Besemuna III on his 25 years’ rule as the Krachiwura in her address at the anniversary durbar of the Chiefs and people of Krachi in the Oti Region.
The celebration, held last Saturday, attracted the clergy, traditional authorities, security personnel, tourists, students and civilians, among others.
It was on the theme: “25 years of transformational leadership: A call to revive our heritage and rebuild our alliances”.
Peace for development
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed the government’s gratitude for the peace and unity in the Krachi traditional area, which led to the rapid socio-economic development of the area during the 25 years’ rule of Nana Mprah Besemuna III.
On behalf of the government, the Vice-President assured the people that all their requests, such as having a bridge across the River Oti in Dambai, access town roads within the area, were being considered and would be available to them at the right time.
The Vice-President advised the chiefs and people to collaborate with the Krachi District Assembly to ensure the rapid development of the area.
She expressed her satisfaction that the area was blessed with both natural and human resources and advised the youth to turn to agriculture to address the unemployment challenges.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged the people to continue cooperating with Nana Mprah Besemuna III and the traditional council to sustain the prevailing peace in the area.
Progress in unity
The Special Guest of Honour, Buipewura, Abdulai Jinapor II, called on the Krachi Traditional Authorities along the Black Volta River to unite and fight the galamsey menace that was going on along the river.
He said the river was a valuable source of livelihood and income for the people and, as such, should be jealously guarded.
The Buipewura, who is also the Vice-President of the National House of Chiefs, asked the government to provide the area with a speedboat to assist them in the fight against the menace.
His Royal Majesty, Abdulai Jinapor II, commended Nana Mprah Besemuna III for the sterling 25 years of leadership and asked for unity to establish the Guan House of Chiefs to ensure rapid development.
The Member of Parliament for Krachi West, Helen Adjoa Ntoso, also congratulated Nana Mprah Besemuna III on his silver jubilee and commended him for collaborating with her all these years in her efforts to transform the lives of the people.
