A new Paramount Chief of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Area, Obrempon Nyanful Krampah XI, has been coronated at Ajumako in the Gomoa West District of the Central Region.
The colorful ceremony, highlighting traditional culture, attracted lots of natives as well as foreigners, which signaled the beginning of a new era for the community.

Prior to the coronation, the acting President of the Traditional Council, Nana Akotokori Fyen X advised the incoming chief to be strong enough to entertain all shades of opinions from his people and govern them in unity.

The District Chief Executive of Gomoa East, Hon. Isaac Kingsley Ahunu-Armah called on the people to see themselves as one and work towards the development of their various communities.

The District Chief Executive of Gomoa West, Hon Theophilus Aidoo-Mensah reiterated the NDC Governments recognition of the indispensable role of chiefs and traditional leaders in local governance, dispute resolution and economic development.

The Central Regional Minister, Ama Benyiwah- Doe was elated with the coronation and called for support to enable the new chief succeed, promising to see to the rehabilitation of some selected roads in the region to enable the people benefit.   

In his acceptance speech, the Omanhene, Obrempon Krampah XI expressed his appreciation to his people, pledging to focus on the agricultural and educational sector, and appealed to investors to explore the gold and salt prospects in the area.

Source: ISD (Larry George Botchway, Gomoa East)