Nana Kwaadapim lll (hand raised) during the swearing-in ceremony
The newly installed Denkyira Kronkohene, Nana Kwaadapim III, who also serves as Nyinawusuhene in the Denkyira Traditional Area, has been sworn into office, 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.
Nana Kwaadapim III, 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 at Boa Amponsem Ahenfie at Jukwa, 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, as well as remaining committed to his mandate.
The Denkyirahene further called on chiefs and elders in the area to support the newly installed Kronkohene 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 Kwaadapim 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 gratitude to the Denkyirahene and Denkyirahemaa for the confidence reposed in him, also thanked the kingmakers of Denkyira Nyinawusu, chiefs, and 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 Kwaadapim 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.