Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament, has announced that he has been coronated as a Chief of the Suman-Ahenkro Traditional Area.
He mentioned that his stool name is Nana Adasowko I.
He indicated that the honor belonged to the institution of parliament.
“Honorable Members, I also have some good news and joy to share with you. Happily, I was coronated as a chief of the Suman traditional area. My stool name is Nana Adasowko I of the Suman traditional area. This was done in honor of the institution of parliament and my good self for our commitment to further the values, the norms, the traditions, the cults, and the principles of our people.”
Rt. Honorable Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament
He reminded Members of Parliament of an earlier invitation from the Chief of the traditional area, Odeneho Dr. Afram Brempong III to host the Speaker and the House at an annual festive occasion.
“You recall the paramount chief of the Suman-Ahenkro traditional area, His Royal Majesty Odeneho Dr. Afram Brempong III led a delegation of elders and sub-chiefs with all the glamour of drummers and dancers to pay a courtesy call on the speaker to invite me to attend the annual ah festival at Suman in the Bono Region.
“I accepted the invitation and when the date was fixed I communicated to both sides of the house. So this weekend we had the honor of representing you at the festivities.”
Rt. Honorable Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament
He indicated that the festival was a well-attended occasion, with the attendance of great chiefs from traditional areas who responded to the call of His Royal Majesty Odeneho Dr. Afram Brempong III.
He also underscored the contributions of the Chief as an excellent professor in Sunyani. Rt. Honorable Alban Bagbin also thanked the Members of Parliament for their support. Moreover, he used the opportunity to extend gratitude to his royal majesty and the elders and people of the Suma traditional area for their hospitality.
Protecting The Institution Of Chieftaincy In Ghana
In addition, the Speaker of Parliament expressed his intentions to present a statement on Chieftaincy in Ghana and the way forward.
“At the appropriate time, I will make a formal statement on what I think this house together with other stakeholders should do, to try to turn the stool. In the headways we are facing in connection with the chieftaincy institution, we don’t just have to stand, stare and allow one of the most stabilizing pillars of our peace and security to go down.”
Rt. Honorable Alban Bagbin, Speaker of Parliament
He said that after due consultation, he would make the statement known to the House and the entire nation. He urged that members of parliament to continue to support him on his quest.
He mentioned that this has become necessary to forestall what he has foreseen.
“…I know with your kind support, I will prevent what I see, which many may not see”, he emphasized.
In his concluding remarks, the speaker reiterated the need to protect the institution of chieftaincy.
“The chieftaincy institution is one of the building blocks of our nation and we cannot allow what is happening to continue. I thank you all for your support and we encourage you to continue along this line because we have to build a nation to develop.”
Rt. Honorable Alban Bagbin, Speaker Of Parliament
The chieftaincy institution in Ghana holds profound importance as a cultural cornerstone, preserving traditions, fostering community unity, and providing leadership. Chiefs serve as custodians of heritage, settling disputes, and guiding local development. This institution plays a vital role in maintaining social cohesion, reflecting the rich history and values of Ghanaian communities.
However, in recent times it has come under heavy criticism for its perceived involvement in galamsey and other environment-degrading activities.
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