Nana Abena Etruba I honoured at historic homecoming celebrating Anlo and Gomoa cultural unity

In a remarkable cultural event, the Anlo Royal Heritage welcomed Nana Abena Etruba I, also known as The Woman King, back to her ancestral home in Keta-Dzelukope, Volta Region. The occasion was marked by Legal & Justice Aid International conferring the prestigious UN Kingdom Award / Citation of Honour upon her. This gathering brought together representatives from the Anlo, Gomoa, and Ga lineages, emphasizing the shared heritage and cultural unity between these communities.

Nana Abena Etruba I, who became the Benkumhene of Gomoa Amanful in 2023, received this honor for her outstanding leadership in traditional governance, advocacy for children's and women's rights, and protection of the vulnerable. Addressing the ceremony, Dr. Alex Kwame Appiah, Board Chairman of Legal & Justice Aid International, emphasized the importance of traditional leadership in advancing human rights, social development, and vulnerable group protection.

Nana Etruba I expressed her gratitude to her families and the people of Anlo and Gomoa Amanful, emphasizing their unity regardless of language or location. She urged parents and community leaders to prioritize children's development and pledged her support for both communities' progress. Key figures, including Togbi James Ocloo IV and Nana Nteboa Pra IV, praised the event as a celebration of cultural diversity and urged Ghanaians to remain united in preserving the nation's rich heritage.