The elders of Ajumanku Dawuranpong, under the James Town Paramountcy, have enstooled Nii Amarkwaofio II as the Chief of Ashifla.
The ceremony took place at Armaahman Palace on the 19th of July 2026 in the presence of chiefs, elders, queen mothers and residents of the community.
With his enstoolment, Nii Amarkwaofio II now assumes responsibility as chief of both Ashifla and Armaahman, in line with the traditional arrangement under the James Town Paramountcy.
Speaking after the ceremony, representatives of the Ajumanku Dawuranpong led by Nii Ayi Okudzeman lV, Dsasetse of Adjumanku Dawurampong, Nii Armaah Kwaofio II, swore the oath of allegiance to the Stool.
Nii Ayi Okudzeman lV, Dsasetse of Adjumanku Dawurampong, said the installation was in accordance with custom and was aimed at strengthening traditional governance in the area.
Nii Ayi Okudzeman lV, urged the new chief to be committed to peace, unity and development, and to work closely with his elders and the people to promote the welfare of the communities.
Nii Amarkwaofio II, in his acceptance address, pledged to serve with humility, uphold tradition and collaborate with stakeholders to address challenges facing Ashifla and Armaahman.
Nii called on residents to support him to ensure development and to preserve the cultural heritage of the area. Dignitaries present at the ceremony commended the elders for the peaceful process and expressed optimism that the new chief’s leadership would bring progress to the two communities.
The enstoolment adds a new chapter to the traditional administration of Ashifla and Armaahman under the James Town Traditional Paramountcy.
Some of the dignitaries who graced the ocassion included, Nii Ayaa Klemekuku ll Head of family for Adjumanku Dawurampong, Nuumo Dzamra ll, Stool Priest for Adjumanku Dewurampong, Nii Dua Otokunor ll, Head of family for Otokunor We, Quarter of Adjumanku Dewurampong, Nii Ayi Okufoubour, Ngleshie Lafaa Berima Chief, Asafoatse Ukua Kor Wenim IV Adjumanku Asafoatse, Amanfrom Weku Nukpa, Nii Armah Okai among others.
