The newly installed Denkyira Kronkokhene, who also serves as Nyinawusuhene in the Denkyira Traditional area, Nana Kwadapim III, has been sworn into office at Boa Aponsem Ahenfie Jukwa, pledging his unwavering loyalty to the Denkyirahene, Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV.
The ceremony steeped in Akan tradition and custom was witnessed by Denkyirahemaa, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, and several Chiefs of the Denkyira Traditional Council.
He pledged to remain allegiant to the paramount chief of Denkyira, Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV at all times.
Administering the oath on behalf of the Denkyirahene, the Denkyira Akyeamehene, Nana Akomea Ntrakwa III, assured the newly sworn-in chief of the paramount chief’s continued support, provided he remained loyal to him and the queen mother of the Denkyira Traditional Council.
Odeefuo Boa Amponsem IV also advised the newly installed Denkyira Kronkohene to be truthful at all times and avoid litigation, particularly with kingmakers while urging him to accord the kingmakers the respect they deserved while remaining committed to his mandate.
The Denkyirahene further called on chiefs and elders in the area to support the newly installed Kronkohene Nana Kwadaapim lll to sustain peace and promote development in the area.
For her part, the Denkyirahemaa, Nana Ama Ayensua Saara III, congratulated the newly installed Denkyira Kronkohene, Nana Kwadaapim lll and urged him to remain faithful to his oaths, collaborate with other chiefs and serve as a worthy ambassador of the Denkyira Traditional Area.
The Denkyira Kronkohene who expressed profound gratitude to the Denkyirahene and Denkyirahemaa for the confidence reposed in him also thanked the kingmakers of Denkyira Nyinawusu, chiefs, elders for their continuous support.
“I bring unity to serve in my new role as the Denkyirahene’s Kronkohene and I will need the support of everyone irrespective of your age as long as it’s in the interest of our community,” he added
Nana Kwadaapim lll disclosed that he is in consultation with the chiefs of Denkyira Nyinawusu to establish an educational endowment fund to support brilliant but needy students in their quest for higher education while pledging to discharge his duties and respect the customs and traditions of Denkyira traditional area.
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