Tradition & Culture

Sampa Chief Swears Allegiance To Otumfuo

The newly installed chief of Sampa Traditional Area, Nana Samgba Gyafla II has sworn the oath of allegiance to the King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

He took the oath on Monday, December 18, 2023, during the last meeting of the Asanteman Council at the Manhyia Palace.

Accompanying him to take the oath were Sampa king makers, including Nana Siedjo Patazin II, Mansihene, Nana Kwadwo Magsa, Adontenhene, Nana Yeboah Asiamah, Tufuhene, Nana Woli Kofi Twentwan II, Kyidomhene, Nana Sei Kofi Ajaro, Kontihene, Nana Allah-Kaboe, Wrempchene, Nana Nyua Kofi, Aduanahene, Nana Takyi Poku, Akyeamehene, and Nana Kwadwo Akomea, Akyempimhene.

All member states of Asanteman warmly welcomed the new Omanhene into their fold and urged him to work hard to bring peace and development to his people.

About the Chief

Born Emmanuel Ankamah, Nana Samgba Gyafla II was installed chief on November 30, 2023 after a protracted chieftaincy litigation.

He is 45 years old and a Justice of the Court of Appeal.

He makes history as the highest ranking member of the judiciary and highest ranking member of the public service to serve concurrently as a paramount chief in Ghana.

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