The Omanhene and President of the Abease Traditional Council, His Royal Majesty Obrenpong Kru Takyi II, has renewed calls for accelerated development in Abease, stressing that access to potable water, youth employment, and improved road networks remain critical needs of the people.
He made the appeal on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, when the Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, paid a courtesy call on him and Nananom at the Abease Traditional Council Palace. The Minister was accompanied by Samuel Agyapong, District Chief Executive for Pru West, Emmanuel Kofi Ntekuni, Member of Parliament for Pru West, other government officials, and executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In his welcome address, Obrenpong Kru Takyi II warmly received the delegation, describing their presence as “a sign of respect for traditional authority and a demonstration of commitment to partnership in development.”
The Omanhene expressed appreciation to the government under President John Dramani Mahama for stabilising the cedi, boosting investor confidence, and continuing key projects in the area. He cited the ongoing Abease road project, the upgrading of the Abeaseman Community Day Senior High School into a boarding facility, and the planned construction of an ultra-modern market at Zabrama as examples of the government’s efforts.
“We are grateful for these projects, and we pray that they will be fully executed to serve as lasting legacies,” he stated.
Obrenpong Kru Takyi II, however, reminded the government of the promise to create a new District for Abease, describing it as a potential landmark achievement that would open up socio-economic opportunities for the people. He also outlined some pressing challenges, including:
Inadequate access to potable water;
High levels of youth unemployment;
Poor roads linking Abease to Kumfia, and Komfourkrom to Fakwasi, which affect the transportation of farm produce;
The need for sustained partnerships to attract agricultural investments, given Abease’s vast fertile lands.
The Omanhene commended the Regional Minister for his initiative to engage traditional authorities directly, urging that such visits become regular.
“This provides first-hand understanding of the challenges facing our people,” he said.
Responding, Hon. Francis Owusu Antwi assured Nananom of the government’s readiness to follow through with all promises, including the upgrading of Abeaseman SHS and the Zabrama Market project. He pledged to work closely with traditional authorities, adding that he would continue to seek their counsel and blessings as he executes his mandate.
The visit, which was marked by traditional courtesies and communal solidarity, further strengthened ties between the Bono East Regional Coordinating Council and the Abease Traditional Council.
By: Iddrisu Adam Afuli–Abease Traditional Council/newsalertgh.com
