Nana Osei Afrifa Installed Twafohene of Odau Traditional Area*
By: Bafour Boamah Darko
A prominent Ghanaian entrepreneur, Nana Osei Afrifa, has been enstooled as the Twafohene of the Odau Traditional Area in the Eastern Region. Afrifa, enstooled as Baffour Osei Afrifa, is the CEO of Afrifanom Technology, the company behind Ghana’s National Digital Property Addressing System, widely known as Ghana Post GPS.
The Enstoolment Ceremony
The colorful traditional ceremony took place on Monday, presided over by Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, Chief of Akyem Etwereso. Daasebre Ayebiahwe explained the royal lineage of Baffour Osei Afrifa, describing him as a worthy royal whose father is the Krontihene of Chia, a community within the Odau Traditional Area.
Development Pledges
The District Chief Executive for Akyemansa district, Hon. Linda Ahenkorah, assured the chiefs and people of Akyem Etwereso community that she would ensure the completion of the tourism site project started by the previous government. She emphasized the government’s commitment to development in all districts and facilitating the enhancement of tourism promotion.
Community Requests
The Chief of Akyem Etwereso, Daasebre Ofosu Kwabi Ayebiahwe, pleaded with the government to assist the community in completing some infrastructure development projects, including a hospital and police station. He also appealed for support to develop the mystical River Kwaniakwa into a major tourist attraction.
New Twafohene’s Pledge
After swearing the stool oath, Baffour Osei Afrifa pledged his unwavering loyalty to the traditional area and vowed to spearhead developmental initiatives that would improve infrastructure, tourism, and livelihoods in the community.
Dignitaries in Attendance
The event was attended by several high-profile dignitaries, including Hon. Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, 2024 NPP Vice Presidential Candidate, Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, and other notable political figures. Barima Ofori Asante, Chief of Akyem Adadientem and his Mawerehene Baffour Boamah Darko led the Amantuomensa team to grace the occasion.
Significance of the Twafohene Title
The title of Twafohene is a revered senior sub-chieftaincy role, reserved for individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, moral integrity, and dedication to the welfare of their people. The Twafohene plays a pivotal role in traditional governance, supporting the traditional council in preserving customary law, conflict resolution, and community-led socio-economic development initiatives.
