The Prang Traditional Area in the Bono East Region has celebrated six decades of transformative leadership under Nana Kwadwo Nyarko III, with dignitaries and traditional rulers gathering to honour his developmental legacy and reflect on the evolving role of chieftaincy in national growth.
Speaking at the durbar, held as part of the “Nkyifie 2025” festival, Werenpemhene Nana Kwame Gyabau praised the paramount chief for steering Prang through remarkable progress over the past 60 years. He said the achievements chalked under Nana Nyarko III demonstrate how effective traditional leadership can accelerate development when there is peace, unity and community mobilisation.
Nana Gyabau emphasised that modern chieftaincy is increasingly becoming a platform for socio-economic advancement. He urged chiefs and queen mothers across the country to take a more active role in shaping development in their communities, noting that traditional authorities remain the closest institutions to the people and are therefore well-positioned to influence change.
Highlighting key milestones achieved during Nana Nyarko III’s reign, he noted the establishment of the Yapra Rural Bank PLC, the founding of Prang Senior High School in 1992, and the electrification of Prang in 1999. He also credited the paramount chief for the development of the Prang market in 1996, the construction of the Prang community centre, various town roads, the Prang–Kintampo road, and ongoing Agenda 111 and 1D1F projects.
Dignitaries present included Nana Owusu Sakyi III, President of the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs, and Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr. Agyemang Badu II, Paramount Chief of Dormaa and President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, who joined in honouring Nana Nyarko III’s longstanding service.
As Prang commemorates 60 years of steady growth and cultural unity, the call from its leaders is clear: traditional authority must continue to be a driver of development, ensuring progress for generations to come.
