By Alex Boye
The Head of the Mantse Ankrah Royal Family of Otublohum in the Greater Accra Region, Nii Okanta Ankrah II, has called on all the traditional heads and the people to unite and work together to help bring development to the various Ga Traditional areas.
He indicated that the expected development of the Ga State could only be achieved through unity among leaders in the traditional area.
Nii Okanta Ankrah II specifically mentioned some clans like the Ankrahs, Ayis, and Okantas within the Ga State and urged them to join hands and work towards a common goal of rebuilding the image and reputation of the Royal Family.
Nii Ankrah II made these remarks when he interacted with the media at a ceremony that witnessed the lifting of the ban on drumming and noise-making in Accra.
“We can only progress as a state if we stand united and pursue a common goal,” he revealed.
Nii Ankrah II, further praised past and current leaders for their consistency and determination in building a strong Ga State.
According to him, the Ga State has great leaders with great minds and intelligence to bring the needed development and expressed hope that the region could move forward if differences are put aside.
“Now is the time for us as a people to unite, cooperate, and demonstrate the virtues of unity, hard work, and industry that drove our ancestors to establish a dominant and prosperous civilization within the Ga State. I firmly believe that the true sons of the Ga-Dangme State are prepared and capable of meeting the challenges at hand,” he stated.
He urged the leadership of the Ga State to build bridges, not divisions, to extend helping hands, not fists of fury, to speak words of love, not words of anger, and to shame all those who profit from sowing seeds of discord amongst our people.
