The Omanhene of New Juaben traditional Area Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III on Sunday December 25, 2022, celebrated his first Akwasidae Kese since his enstoolment in June this year.
Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III was carried in palanquin with long procession of his sub-chiefs amid appellations and drumming, from Koforidua Jackson Park area through the Police station to Prince Boateng roundabout to the durbar ground of Yiadom Hwedie Palace.
The Akwasidae Kese celebration was attended by the Eastern Regional Minister Seth Kwame Acheampong, Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr.Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Members of Parliament for New Juaben North and South Nana Adjei Boateng and Michael Okyere Baafi respectively ,as well as the two MCEs for New Juaben Ike Isaac Apaw Gyasi and Comfort Asante ,Gabby Okyere Darko, the clergy, hosts of other dignitaries ,sons and daughters of New Juaben both Home and Abroad.
Addressing the durbar, Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III called for sustainability of the peace, unity and support given him to facilitate development in New Juaben.
He called on sons and daughters of New Juaben particularly those in diaspora to return home to support his development agenda for New Juaben.
Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III also appealed to government to pay attention to New Juaben to accelerate developmental projects to improve the living standards of the people.
The Omanhene of New Juaben was worried about high spate of road crashes in the country therefore admonished drivers to be cautious and stay away from drinking alcohol and taken other drugs to drive.
Eastern Regional Minister Seth Kwame Acheampong on behalf of government officials present wished Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III well and pledged government’s commitment to partnering the traditional rulers to enhance development.
He commended Daasebre for his advocacy on road safety.
Source: Mybrynewsroom.com/Obed Ansah
