Otumfuo commends Obogu Queenmother

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has praised the Queen of Obogu, Nana Akua Pokua II, for selecting the right candidate to occupy the paramountcy of the Obogu Traditional Area.

He stressed that the queen did not select the candidate from her own royal lineage but rather looked beyond it to select a candidate from another royal gate who she felt was equally competent.

The Asantehene said such a pragmatic decision by the queen needed to be applauded, emphasising that such laudable example could be emulated by other queens.

Oath of allegiance

Otumfuo gave the commendation when the new Paramount Chief (Omanhene) of the Obogu Traditional Area, Nana Oduro Apenteng Darkwa ll, swore the oath of allegiance to him in the presence of all the Amanhene of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs at a ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

The chief, known in private life as Dr Ben Nathan Donkor, 54, is the Executive Director of the Timber In