Former Akrofuom DCE enstooled Asomdwehene

Maurice Jonas Woode, former District Chief Executive, was enstooled as Asomdwehene (Chief of Peace) under the Stool Name, Nana Asare Barfour, by the Akrofuom Divisional Council. The honour is in recognition of his outstanding leadership qualities.

The Traditional Council noted that as the chairman of the District Security Council (DISEC), Nana Asare Baffour had played a pivotal role in resolving emergency chieftaincy disputes. The Council said Nana Asare Baffour had helped to maintain harmony in the area, through his timely interventions, impartial leadership and a strong commitment to security. Nana Asare Baffour expressed appreciation for the honour. He said he was performing his duties as part of his responsibility and efforts to maintain peace and order in the district, and never imagined that the traditional leadership had taken due recognition of his role. He said the honour and credit was to be shared by members of the DISEC team and traditional leaders whose collaboration helped to sustain peace and order in the area.

Nana Asare Baffour assured his commitment to the development of Akrofuom focusing on youth empowerment and peace. He mentioned some of the initiatives for youth empowerment as skill training programmes, community engagement activities and recreational and educational programmes. The enstoolment ceremony was witnessed by a large number of traditional leaders, community and family members and well-wishers.