Okyehene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin’s 25th anniversary of enthronement has been launched by the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council at Ofori Panin Fie, Kyebi, in the Eastern Region.
A quarter century marked by sustainable leadership, dedicated service and unwavering commitment to humanity.
Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin is known for his advocacy on environmental issues, education, decentralization and HIV/AIDS. Highlight of his reign and legacy was chronicled by the anniversary committee chairman Okyeman Twafohene, Okatakyie Boakye Danquah.
“Osagyefo took over at the time when Okyeman and the Eastern Region was confronted with many developmental changes. Osagyefo stepped in to address the HIV menace, school dropout and teenage pregnancy as a first step. Today, the impressive strides we have made in terms of rapid reduction and decrease in reported cases is a tribute to his exemplary leadership and advocacy. The establishment of the University College of Agriculture, Environment and Science is the cumulative result of the personal fidelity,” he touted.
“Osagyefo has initiated fruitful deliberations with the then Prince Charles, now King Charles on rainforest project and other renowned conservationist institutions across the world about measures to stem climate change and global warming. The Okyenhene is a world acclaimed conservationist,” he added
As a former President of the Eastern Regional House of chiefs, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin’s arbitration skills have fostered peace in his traditional council and the region at large, amidst chieftaincy disputes.
“It should be noted that Osagyefo could not have achieved this without restoring social order and public peace through the speedy and effective resolution of chieftaincy disputes not only as Okyehene, but also during his duty tour as President of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs,” he stressed.
Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin succeeded his brother Osagyefo Kuntukunu in 1999 who ruled for 23 years. Details of the eight-month programme outlined from May 31 to December 28, 2024, was revealed by the committee leadership.
Highlights of the activities include; an agenda one million tree planting exercise, one student one tree project in conjunction with the plantations development fund, durbar at the various divisions, family reunion, football gala, awards night, golf tournament, Okyeman food fair, non-denominational thanksgiving service, musical concerts among others.
Queen mother, Nana Adutwumwaa Dokua unveiled the logo for the celebrations.
By Yvonne Neequaye
