Agona Asafo has a new traditional leader, and with him comes a strong message of hope for the town’s young people. Lawyer Mohammed Baadei Sanu, newly installed as the Gyantuahene under the stool name Nana Kwesi Tenkorang II, has pledged to make youth empowerment, skills development, and education his top priorities.
Nana Tenkorang succeeds his late uncle, Professor Kwesi Botchwey, the renowned economist and Ghana’s longest-serving Finance Minister. According to his spokesperson, Mr Isaac Kojo Nti, the new chief intends to build on his uncle’s legacy by investing in the future of Agona Asafo’s youth.
Plans include vocational training for young women in fields such as hairdressing and fashion design, as well as technical training for young men in operating heavy-duty machines and mining. Already, ten youths from Asafo have gained employment at Newmont Mining Company in the Bono Region, with more initiatives lined up, including ICT skills programmes.
“The new technological era demands that our youth are equipped with relevant, practical skills to thrive,” Mr Nti emphasised.
He also delivered a stern caution against substance abuse, urging the youth to avoid hard drugs such as tramadol and marijuana, and encouraged young women to steer clear of lifestyles that could derail their education and long-term progress.
Nana Tenkorang has also promised to foster unity within the Aburadze family and to use his leadership to strengthen peace and development in the community.
As part of the installation celebrations, a football gala was organised in honour of the late Prof Botchwey, with trophies, cash prizes, and awards presented to outstanding players and teams.
For Agona Asafo, the installation of Nana Kwesi Tenkorang II marks not only the continuation of a respected family legacy but also the beginning of a renewed focus on empowering the next generation.
