The Paramount Queenmother of Akwamu Traditional Area, Nana Afrakoma II has been honoured by the National Peace Council -Eastern Region for her significant contributions to the resolution of the Akwamu chieftaincy dispute which lasted for thirty years.
The National Peace Council used the celebration of this year’s International Peace Day to highlight and recognize her major role in resolving conflict not only in Akwamu but considerably Dormaa and other traditional areas in Ghana.
The event which was held at the forecourt of the Akwamu Palace; the Bogyewa Palace on 21st September 2022 honoured other prominent individuals who have contributed significantly to peace and stability in the Region.
Delivering the Keynote address on the theme “End Racism, Build Peace,” the Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Seth Kwame Acheampong defined peace as not just the absence of war but a quiet and calm state of mind or a period of freedom from public disturbances.
He emphasised the importance of ending hostilities and building peace among people of diverse religions, political ideologies, tribes and cultures and referred to the Russian – Ukraine war and its effects on the global economy; the risen cost of prices of food, water, and transportation which one would have thought that, once the war was in Europe, it had nothing to do in Africa.
He praised Nana Afrakoma II for her significant contribution to peace and stability; for her interest in ensuring that the youth in the traditional area climb higher on the educational ladder; and for providing mentorship for many queen mothers across the country.
Hon. Acheampong consequently used the occasion to urge everybody to pursue peace, stressing that, to achieve sustainable development in communities and the nation could only be achieved in a peaceful atmosphere.
He called on everybody to use the occasion to end hostilities that have been lingering and be dedicated to peace-building education.
Very Rev. Fr. Andrew K. Dunyo, Eastern Regional Peace Council Chairman in his address described the Queenmother as a woman full of wisdom and a strong killer to Akwamuman and Ghana giving her enormous contribution to her area since her enstoolment fifty-eight (58) years ego.
He said amidst all the challenges that confronted Akwamuman, Nanahemaa has stood on her feet as a mother and maintained peace and today, Akwamu can boast of a Paramount Chief; Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III.
Other speakers who eulogised her were Nana Adutwumwaa Dokua, the paramount Queenmother of Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area, Mrs Vivian Yebuah- the Mayor of VRA-Akosombo, Mr Victor Ansah- CEO of FBN Bank.
International Peace Day is celebrated to provide a global platform for all humanity to commit to peace above all differences and contribute to building a culture of peace.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom