[ 2015-04-09 ]

Kingmakers to install new Ga Mantse by August
Accra Kingmakers to install a new Ga Mantse by
August to end years of agitation among factions
claiming the stool.

Chief Priest of Accra, Nai Wulomo Numo Akwaa
Mensah III revealed to JoyNews that a new Ga
Mantse (King) will be installed before this
year’s Homowo festival comes off in August.

The Nai Wulomo made this revelation after naming
long-time claimant to the Ga Dzaase Stool, Nii
Yaote Otoga as the substantive Dzaasetse or
Kingmaker.

His announcement today settles nearly two decades
of litigation that has left Accra without a Ga
King.

Accra has been without a substantive King since
the death of Ga Mantse Nii Amugi 10 years ago.

The installation of King Tackie Tawiah III
(formerly known as Dr. Joe Blankson) as his
successor was heavily disputed until his passing
in London in June of 2013.

According to the Nai Wulomo, the introduction of
Nii Yaote Otoga sets the tone for the installation
of a new Ga Mantse before the next Homowo.

He explained that after extensive consultations
and tracing of the history of the Dzaasetse, Ga
leaders “came to the conclusion that Nii Yaote
Otoga is the rightful chief”.

He called on the security agencies to ensure that
peace is maintained, as there are bound to be some
sore losers.

The Nai Wulomo was optimistic that with the
rightful Kingmaker installed, a consensus will be
reached on the rightful Ga Mantse before the
Homowo festival in August this year.

Source - MyjoyOnline

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