Ngleshie Alata installs Nifahene as Paramount Chief calls for peace, integrity
The Paramount Chief of the Ngleshie Alata Stool, Obrempong Dr Wetse Kojo II, has called on chiefs and other traditional leaders to shun the abuse of traditional power and be agents of peace rather than conflict.
Obrempong Dr Wetse Kojo II, the Paramount Chief of the Ngleshie Alata Stool, recently installed Daasebre Nii Ardey Agyemang as the new Nifahene during a ceremony on September 9. In his address, the Chief urged chiefs and traditional leaders to shun the misuse of traditional power and become advocates for peace instead of conflict. He emphasized that traditional authority should be measured by trust, not fear.
The Chief called for collaboration among religious leaders, government institutions, security agencies, businesses, professionals, civil society, and other traditional authorities for the common good of the community. He reminded Daasebre Nii Ardey Agyemang that chieftaincy is an institution dedicated to service and sacrifice, urging him to prioritize the interests of the people rather than personal gain or animosities.
The Chief further urged the Nifahene to stand against division, injustice, corruption, and the abuse of traditional authority, while promoting education. He stressed the importance of reconciliation over confrontation in resolving disputes, reminding the Nifahene that the strength of traditional authority is rooted in the trust of the people.
Daasebre Nii Ardey Agyemang, the newly installed Nifahene, expressed his commitment to working with all relevant stakeholders to foster development in Ngleshie Alata (James Town). His goal is to transform the area into a prominent tourist destination.
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