Nana shares land cruisers to Chiefs

PRESIDENT NANA Akufo-Addo is set to distribute brand new Toyota Land Cruisers and Pickup vehicles to each of the newly created regional house of chiefs.

The Minister of Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs, Kofi Dzamesi, made the announcement, whilst addressing the National House of Chiefs in Kumasi on Friday.

“President Nana Akufo-Addo will be touring the newly created regions in a few days’ time and whilst there, he would present vehicles to their regional house of chiefs.

“Each of the newly created regional house of chiefs will receive one Land Cruiser and one Pickup vehicle to enhance their movement and other activities”, Kofi Dzamesi disclosed.

Kofi Dzamesi, who was addressing the National House of Chiefs during their sitting in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital, on Friday, said the President would also engage in other activities.

The Minister of Chieftaincy and Traditional Affairs said the President would also cut the sod for construction works on offices, conference halls and apartments to start in the regions.

Kofi Dzamesi said government is aware of the relevance and influence of traditional leaders in the transformational processes of the country so it would support them always.

On behalf of government, the Minister lauded traditional leaders for their significant contributions and support to government in the fight against the dangerous COVID-19.

He said the President has displayed perfect leadership in the face of the deadly virus, reiterating that the chiefs have also played their part in the management of the virus.

Kofi Dzamesi entreated traditional leaders to continue to partner government to help accelerate national development so that the citizenry would feel comfortable.

President of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede cautioned the youth in the country not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to cause trouble during the polls.

According to him, the country would be properly developed when there is total peace and unity therefore nobody should disturb the peace of the country.