The Adansihene, Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II, has expressed worry about protracted chieftaincy disputes that have resulted in the long-absence of four divisional chiefs in the traditional council.
The Adansi state is made up of seven divisional chiefs namely, Fomena, Dompoase, Edubiase, Afrofuom, Ayaase, and Bodwesango; but currently, only Fomena, Dompoase and Edubiase have substantive chiefs.
In this regard, the Adansihene would soon announce a programme to meet all the kingmakers in the four divisions to iron out issues that had resulted in the unproductive situation.
Speaking at the maiden Akwasidae Kese of the Fomena Divisional Council at Fomena in the Adansi North District, Opagyakotwere Afriyie stressed: "I have to ensure that all my divisional chiefs, as well as the Adikrofoo are in place to make the traditional governance of the area smooth and effective.’’
"I am one person, and therefore, I need the other divisional chiefs to assist me in the administration of all traditional matters in the area,’’ he said.
The Adansihene announced that his administration would establish a land secretariat at Fomena to help address the proper and effective use of lands, as well as solve land-related disputes in the area.
He expressed grave concern about the improper manner lands are being used in the traditional area, adding that areas earmarked for certain projects like schools, playing grounds, children’s park etc, are being used for different purposes by developers.
Opagyakotwere Afriyie who was enstooled recently, hinted that Nananom would have discussions with the leadership of the Municipal and District Assemblies, and the Police, on how best to address illegal mining activities in the area.
Nana Amoanima Dede the second, Adansihemaa, was happy that education, especially that of the girl-child, was on the priority list of the Adansihene’s administration.
She was enthused about the large attendance at the durbar and pointed out "this clearly demonstrates the readiness of the people to support the new traditional leadership of the area.’’
Mr. C.W. Nuakoh, headmaster of Asare Bediako Senior High School, who spoke on behalf of the eight SHS in the Adansi area, appealed to the Adansihene to help check the manner schools lands were being encroached upon by illegal miners.
