Okyeman Mponoahene calls on chiefs to be agents of unity

Nana Mbeah I, Mponoahene of Okyeman, has appealed to chiefs and settlers on stool lands to unite and foster development in their communities.

He asked them to avoid litigations over land and foster unity and understanding to facilitate rapid development.

Nana Mbeah made the call at Adeiso, in the Upper West Akyem District of Eastern Region when he visited the area to interact with farmers and settlers.

He appealed to the indigenes to be watchful, and reject gifts from sand winners who destroy their farmlands as well as the environment thereby creating problems for them.

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, the Mponoahene said a vast stretch of land between Adoagyire and Nsawam has been earmarked for investors, non-governmental organisations, estate developers and youth who are interested in farming.

He said when investors and other charitable organisations bring investments to the area the youth would be engaged, and that would prevent them from travelling to the big cities in search of non-existing jobs.

Nana Mbeah said Okyeman has stool lands and not family lands and, therefore, investors or businesses on stool lands should ensure that all their documents and titles covering the lands are duly signed by Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin.

He said they should contact Okyeman Lands Commission and the Okyeman Mponoahene for proper documentation on the lands.