The King of Ashanti
(Ghana) will dispatch a high powered delegation to Bronx, New York in the
United State of America, as part of the coronation of Nana Okokyeredom Acheampong-Tieku, Asantefouhene of New York.
Sources close to the imperial palace (Manhyia)
said, the King who attaches great importance to the culture and well-being of
the sons and daughters of the golden stool has selected his
traditional foreign Affairs Minister, the paramount chief of Tepa Traditional
area as the leader of the delegation.
“Otumfou Osei Tutu II, will leave no stone ‘unturned’ to
ensure that the pomp and pageantry associated with the unique and enviable
culture of the Ashanti Kingdom lights up New York.” said our palace source. The
coronation which is scheduled for May 26 and 27 at 1948 Washington Avenue,
Bronx, New York and Ghanatta at 2180 Webster Avenue will see the true Ashanti
traditional spirit and why the Ashantis were one of the very few African States
that strongly resisted European colonization. In an interview, Nana Okokyeredom
Acheampong –Tieku was full of praise for the Ashanti king and pledged the
unflinching support of the Asanteman Association of United States of America
towards the development of the Ashanti Kingdom and Ghana as a whole.”The
Asanteman Association will continue to contribute our quota to the Otumfou
Educational Fund as well as the Asanteman Development Fund to ensure the speedy
development of the Ashanti Kingdom” Nana Tieku said.
He hinted that the Association under his leadership will
acquire a center in the Bronx where the great values of Ashanti will be taught
and where people from all walks of life would benefit from the true Akan
tradition of having respect for the elderly in society. He said “most of the
kids who are born and bred here sometimes do not have anything to be thankful for,
they really do not know that no matter where they find themselves, their
identity should glow for people around them to know and appreciate their uniqueness
.I will ensure that the children do not forget about their values, this will
help get a lot of them out of trouble”.
Nana Acheampong-Tieku
,who studied for his Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting at Fordham University and
currently pursuing an MBA in Finance, has education as his topmost priority and
made it known that the organization has started a drive that will identify brilliant
but needy students in the community and assist them in realizing their dream. Since
he was elected as the Asantefouhene of New York, he has made the association
very attractive and has restored discipline, this according to him has
increased the number of paid up members considerably.
The Asantefouhene of New York also touched on the coming
elections in Ghana and opined that elections are the cornerstone of any
democracy and the media and politicians have a vital role in ensuring that
peace prevails in all the circumstances. He advised politicians to use words
that will deepen our democracy and not plunge Ghana into chaos like what has taken
place next door to us.” our journalist and media men should also do us a lot of
good by whipping themselves in line and
not bow to pressure to do the
unthinkable”
Source:Ekow Shalders(IDPF/ABS,USA)
