Bomfa installs new chief after 8-year chieftaincy dispute

In Bomfa, a community in the Juaben Traditional Area of Ashanti Region, the longstanding dispute over chieftaincy has been resolved, culminating in the enthronement of a new chief. Nana Kwame Agyemang Opambuor, a 62-year-old local figure, has been installed as the chief, marking the end of a turbulent eight-year period of uncertainty. This transition was facilitated by the kingmakers of Bomfa, who unanimously endorsed Nana Opambuor following his swearing-in oath to serve the community with dedication.

The outgoing chief, Nana Opoku Acheampong, was removed from office due to concerns about his responsiveness to the populace. Nana Kwame Agyemang Opambuor, who formally accepted his new role, pledged to adhere to the dignity of the Bomfa Stool, the Juaben Traditional Council, and the broader Asante Kingdom. Addressing the assembly, the Juabenhene, Daasebre Otuo Sereboe II, cautioned against arrogance, urging the new chief to govern with humility, integrity, and inclusiveness.

The Juabenhene emphasized the importance of working in harmony with the truth, maintaining calmness, and ensuring that all stakeholders are included in the decision-making process.

Nana Kwame Agyemang Opambuor expressed gratitude to the Juabenhene for his instrumental role in resolving the chieftaincy disputes, stating that this resolution would foster hope, cultural preservation, social cohesion, and community development. The new chief has outlined his intentions to attract significant development projects to Bomfa, with key priorities including the construction of a police station, a senior high school, an upgraded health center, and a modern palace.