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| Odeefo Akyen VIII, Paramount Chief Ekumfi Traditional Area |
The Paramount Chief of Ekumfi Traditional Area, Odeefo Akyen VIII, has advised District Chief Executive (DCE) applicants in Ekumfi to maintain unity and focus as they await the final nomination by the President, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama.
During a courtesy call at his palace in Ekumfi Ebiram on Friday, the three aspirants; Hon. Frank Etrue Hayford, Hon. Ismael Nana Asamoah and Hon. Edward Acquah Fayah, accompanied by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ekumfi, Hon. Dr. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe and wife received the chief’s blessings and counsel.
Odeefo Akyen VIII congratulated the applicants for their willingness to serve but urged them to avoid actions or rhetoric that could cause divisions within the constituency or hinder the MP’s progress. “Each of you is deserving, but remember, the collective goal is to support Dr. Kwainoe’s efforts to secure Ekumfi’s development and ensure his re-election,’ he stated.
The divisional chiefs and the Paramount Queen Mother, Nana Benyiwa VI, shared similar sentiments, emphasising the importance of collaboration and selfless service. Some chiefs urged the applicants to respect the president’s final choice and work in harmony with the MP to propel Ekumfi’s development. Others advised the aspirants to avoid actions that could harm the unity of the party or the constituency.
One chief passionately remarked, “Ekumfi has suffered enough under the past NPP government. Whoever is chosen must work diligently to bring the positive change we voted for.”
The Paramount Queen Mother reiterated the need for peace and unity, urging the applicants to put the district’s growth above personal ambitions. “This contest should not breed chaos. Work together to transform Ekumfi,” she added.
Odeefo Akyen VIII also cautioned against any schemes to undermine the MP’s efforts, warning that such behaviour would invoke the wrath of the gods. “We will not tolerate any actions aimed at sabotaging Dr. Kwainoe. Focus on the task ahead and conduct yourselves with integrity,” he admonished.
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| DCE Applicants in a group photograph with MP (middle) and wife |
The applicants, Hon. Frank Etrue-Hayford (former Presiding Member of the Ekumfi District Assembly), Hon. Ismael Nana Asamoah (NDC Constituency Vice Chairman and former Presiding Member), and Hon. Edward Acquah Fayah (NDC Constituency Secretary and Central Region Dean of Secretaries for the NDC) have served the party in various capacities.
“May the best candidate win, but remember, your ultimate loyalty is to Ekumfi’s development,” Odeefo Akyen VIII concluded.
By: Yusuf Ibrahim Dadzie
