Awiaso: The Chief of Awiaso in the Ellembelle District, Nana Ekpanyi Armoo II, has called for unity among traditional rulers, politicians, and people of Nzema descent to spearhead the rapid development of Nzemaland. He emphasized that the lack of unity among traditional rulers, political actors, and the Nzema population has been a significant obstacle to the area's development.
According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Ekoanyii Armoo II made these remarks at an event in Awiaso titled 'Nzema Has Risen In Need of One Voice.' The event also raised concerns about the erosion of the Nzema language and culture, calling for a cultural renaissance. The gathering included a brass band procession from the Base in Aiyinasi on the Elubo-Takoradi highway through the main streets of Awiaso. Attendees included traditional rulers, politicians, various Nzema associations, security agencies, musicians, talented children from the Nzema area, and the media.
Nana Akpanyii Armoo II reminded the chiefs, politicians, and the people that development in Nzemaland would continue to stagnate unless differences were set aside and unity was prioritized. He pointed out that divisions among the chiefs and Nzema people have hindered the area's development.
The Nzema Chief in Kumasi, Nana Osei Tutu Prempeh, urged traditional rulers to resolve chieftaincy and land disputes to unify and advocate for more development in the Nzema region. He noted that disunity among Nzema leaders had hindered progress.
Nana Osei Tutu Prempeh highlighted the unity of Nzemas in Kumasi, urging Nzema chiefs, paramount chiefs, political actors, religious leaders, and indigenes to pursue peace and unity for the sake of Nzemamanle.
Madam Faustina Akuba Mensah, host of 'Ka Nzema Ne Anwo Bie' on West-End Radio at Ambainu, poetically recounted the history and tradition that once bonded Nzemas. She urged all people of Nzema descent to revive their rich cultural past.
Queen Elizabeth Musualee, an Nzema resident abroad and event organizer, called for unity, peace, and progress. She criticized the prevailing state of division, disputes, and greed as major obstacles to development in the Nzema area. Queen Musualee urged Nzemas to learn from history and embrace a sense of belonging.
The Mrantehene (Youth Chief) of Nzemaland to La Cote D'Ivoire, Nana Kaku Anyimiah I, expressed the youth's frustration with ongoing conflicts and litigation among Nzema's traditional rulers. He called for unity to drive rapid development in the Nzema area. Nana Kaku Anyimiah I announced social initiatives planned for 2025, including a Science, Maths, and Cultural quiz competition for secondary school students and an Education Endowment Fund for needy but talented students.
Nana Dehele VIII, Chief of Aloakpoke and chair of the function, stressed the need to revive Nzema culture, particularly the language, among indigenes. He encouraged Nzemas worldwide to teach their children the Nzema language.