Daasebre Ayimadu Kantamanto II Marks Seven Years on the Throne with Grand Celebration.

The Chief of Akyem Kwabeng, Daasebre Ayimadu Kantamanto II, who also serves as the Okyehene Gyasehene and President of the Kwabeng Traditional Council, has marked seven years on the throne with a grand durbar and thanksgiving ceremony.

The colorful event attracted distinguished traditional rulers, political leaders, religious leaders, and indigenes of Kwabeng from home and abroad, who gathered to celebrate the chief’s reign and his contributions to the development of the traditional area.

In a heartfelt address, Daasebre Ayimadu Kantamanto II expressed profound gratitude to the people of Kwabeng, visiting chiefs, religious leaders, political figures, and indigenes in the diaspora for their unwavering support throughout his seven-year reign. Reflecting on his journey, the chief recounted the numerous challenges he encountered, including strong resistance to his leadership decisions and attempts to undermine his authority. He revealed that he was at one point falsely accused and tagged with serious allegations but attributed his resilience and eventual triumph to divine intervention and the collective strength of the Kwabeng community.

Speaking to the media, Daasebre Kantamanto II highlighted the prevailing peace and unity enjoyed in the traditional area during his tenure. He outlined several key achievements, including the provision of potable drinking water, improved healthcare services, and the supply of teaching and learning materials to schools. He also noted his continuous support for brilliant but needy students.

According to the chief, his decision to release vast portions of land for responsible small-scale mining has helped create employment opportunities for the youth, significantly reducing unemployment and curbing social vices in the area.
“I am deeply grateful to God for choosing and guiding me throughout this journey,” he stated. Addressing the youth, Daasebre Kantamanto II urged them to shun social vices and embrace moral uprightness, emphasizing that discipline, hard work, and good character are vital for building a prosperous and fulfilling life.

He further called on all citizens to uphold the customs and traditions of Kwabeng and contribute meaningfully to both local and national development.

On behalf of the queen mothers, the Daasebrehemaa passionately appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to promote peace among traditional leaders and actively involve them in key decision-making processes, particularly in the mining sector. She also called for the release of unused state-acquired lands to chiefs to enable development projects within their traditional jurisdictions.

The District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon. Johnson Amoh, commended Daasebre Ayimadu Kantamanto II for his unwavering commitment to peace and unity in the Akyem Kwabeng Traditional Area. He acknowledged the chief’s experience as Okyehene Gyasehene, stressing that such expertise should be harnessed to support Ghana’s broader development agenda. Hon. Johnson Amoh further announced that the NDC government, under President John Dramani Mahama, remains committed to restoring Ghana’s development trajectory. He revealed plans for the construction of an ultra-modern 24-hour market, schools, improved potable water systems, and quality healthcare facilities as part of President Mahama’s resetting agenda.

By: Nana Kwabena Addo/Radio1