Nii Adote sitting in state
The Elders of the Ga stool together with members of the Ga Traditional Council have formally sworn in the Sempe Mantse, Nii Adote Otinto II, as a member of the Council.
The Council is a body of Ga chiefs who coordinate the affairs of the Ga State and ensure the preservation of Ga culture.
The ceremony, which took place on Tuesday at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra, was attended by Council members and the spiritual leaders of the Ga State.
Nii Adote Otintor II was inducted into office as the substantive chief of Sempe in Accra after a protracted dispute.
Known in private life as Nii Moi Allotei Brown, Nii Otintor, 40, takes over from Nii Adote Obour II, who announced his vacation from office some weeks ago, having been enstooled in 1971.
Nii Obour II reportedly abdicated on grounds of old age, coupled with his resolve to support a younger person on the stool.
Acting President of the Ga Traditional Council, Nii Doodo Nsaki, said the induction of Nii Adote Otinto signified victory for the entire Ga State and the people of Sempe.
He lamented the disunity among Gas but was hopeful the Council would put in place measures to restore the Ga State to its former peace and unity status.
He said Sempe had not known peace in a while due to the numerous chieftaincy disputes; but he was hopeful that Nii Adote Otinto would demonstrate that he is a peacemaker by settling the disputes.
Adding his voice to the call for peace in the Ga State, Nii Ayi-Bonte, Gbese Mantse, promised to aid the young king to put Sempe in order.
He signaled that the time had come to restore the glory of the State, urging all Ga people and Sempes in particular, to support their king.
Nii Adote Obour, in an interaction with the media, expressed worry about the gross disregard for education and the insanitary conditions in Accra.
He gave the assurance that he would use his office to promote education and ensure that the national capital is kept clean. He urged all Gas to support the cause of the Traditional Council and live in peace and unity.
By Ernest Amartey Papppoe-Amartei