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A 60-year-old businesswoman, Madam Diana Afua Asantewaa, has been named Adontenhene from Kwahu-Mpraeso in the traditional Kwahu area under the stool name, Nana Krobea Asante.
The new chief took the oath of allegiance to Nana Ampadu Daduam II, chief of Kwahu-Mpraeso, the elders and the Kwahu Mpraeso community in the eastern region.
Introducing the new chief to the Mpraeso community in a durbar, Nana Abra Appiah, the Krontihene of Kwahu-Mpraeso who spoke on behalf of Nana Daduam II congratulated Nana Krobea Asante for accepting the position offered to her by the chief and the elders .
He said the Adontenhene stool never existed in the Mpraeso community for a long time, but chiefs and elders saw the need to appoint a legitimate royal member to occupy it to strengthen traditional government in the area.
He urged the citizens of Mpraeso to support their new boss.
Delivering a short speech at the ceremony, Nana Krobea Asante thanked the elders for honoring her with such a position.
She appealed to the community and leaders to support her in fulfilling her mandate.
The new chief promised to build an ultra-modern nursing home in the community to house the elderly who have been abandoned by their families.
Nana Krobea Asante said she would hire doctors and caregivers and also provide recreational items so that the elderly feel part of society.
Nana Krobea Asante expressed concern about the neglect and mistreatment of the elderly.
He urged young people in the area to take their studies seriously and aspire to reach the tertiary level of their education.
Nana Krobea Asante promised to work closely with Mpraesomankuo, a benevolent society, to promote education, sports and other social activities that would raise the image of Mpraeso to a proper state.
Nana Krobea Asante appealed to parents and guardians to take great interest in girls’ education so that they can occupy higher positions in society in the future.
He advised young people to respect the elderly and avoid activities that could destroy their future.
