Nungua Mantse welcomes Accra Frafra Chief, calls for peaceful coexistence

The Frafra Chief of Greater Accra, Naba Alhaji Abass Baba Nyaaba Akayezia, on January 14, 2026, accompanied by his elders, paid a courtesy call on the Nungua Traditional Council to strengthen relations with the Paramount Chief of Nungua, His Royal Majesty Oboade Nortse King Dr Odaifio Welentsi III.

The visit formed part of efforts to regularise and deepen long-standing relations between the Frafra community in Accra and the Nungua Traditional Authorities.

The visit brought together elders and members of the Frafra community in Accra, who paid homage to the Nungua Mantse and sought his guidance and support for their continued stay and peaceful coexistence in the Greater Accra Region.

The brief but colourful ceremony featured cultural displays by both communities, including drumming, traditional dances and war chants, reflecting mutual respect and unity.

Addressing the gathering, Nyaaba Abas expressed gratitude to the Nungua Mantse and his elders for the warm reception, reaffirming the Frafra community’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Nungua Traditional Council.

He gave a brief account of the Frafra migration to Accra, explaining that the movement began during the colonial era due to policies that concentrated development and employment opportunities in southern Ghana.

In his remarks, the Nungua Mantse, who is also the President of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs, welcomed the Frafra Chief and his delegation, describing the visit as timely and significant.

He noted that although there is no direct, well-documented historical link between the Frafra people and the Ga-Dangme, both groups share broader West African ancestral migration histories.

He said the meeting marked the beginning of a stronger bond between the Frafra community and the Ga-Dangme people.

His Royal Majesty encouraged both sides to deepen their relationship through peaceful coexistence, cultural exchanges, intermarriages, business partnerships and joint celebrations

He extended an advance invitation to the Frafra Chief and his community to participate in this year’s Homowo Festival in Nungua in July, and assured them that the Ga-Dangme land should be regarded as a second home.

The Nungua Mantse acknowledged the contribution of the Frafra people to the social and economic life of Accra, describing their presence as a reflection of Ghana’s internal migration and cultural integration.

He urged the Frafra community to remain united, support one another and uphold good conduct while living in the capital.

He further advised the Frafra Chief to seek formal recognition from the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs to strengthen leadership and orderly administration of the community’s affairs.

He cautioned against the indiscriminate conferment of chiefly titles, stressing that leadership appointments should not be confused with traditional chieftaincy to preserve customary authority and harmony.