NEW MANTSE FOR UNIVERSITY OF GHANA INSTALLED


Nii Afadi Annoh VI (Nii Legon XVII) and Naana Otuko Korle I (Naana Legon XVII) are the newly installed  King and Queen for all GaDangme students of Ghana's premier tertiary education institution, the University of Ghana. 
Nii Legon XVII, Naana Legon XVII & Nuumo Annoh

The grand occasion, which ushered the new royals into traditional office at the Akuafo Hall Gardens over the weekend, was characterised with pump and pageantry and display of rich GaDangme culture.  

The occasion was graced by high profiled GaDangme leaders including the Tema Mantse, Nii Adjei Krakru and Accra Mayor, Mohammed Adjei Sowah. Parents, well wishers and tens of GaDangme students from University of Ghana, University of Professional Studies and other institutions were in attendance. 

The Tema Mantse, Nii Adjei Kraku and the Accra Mayor, Mohammed Adjei Sowah encouraged the students to continue to hold the GaDangme customs in high esteem and to be relentless in pursuing their dreams.
Tema Mantse, Nii Adjei Kraku delivering a speech

The immediate past King, Nii Teiko Kwao Ohetse II and Queen, Naana Buernakie Osamahem I, both called on their successors to continue working to realise the quest to better lives of GaDangme indigenes and sustain their customs and traditions. 

The new King, Nii Afadi Annoh VI also mentioned that all paramount chiefs, divisional chiefs and other stakeholders should do their best to resolve all conflicts and ensure togetherness and peace. He also called on Philanthropists and Corporate Bodies to support the association's annual rural outreach program. 
Immediate past king, Nii Teiko Ohetse II arriving at the durbar ground

The new leaders shall for the next academic year, 2017/18 head the GaDangme Students Association of UG. The Association advocates for the Best Interest of and works to improve the welfare of GaDangme Students. It as well, visits rural communities within GaDangme Land to organise free classes and donate resources for their upkeep.

The King and Queen shall be supported by Felix Papanii Annoh (Nuumo Papanii Annoh),
Wisdom Tetteh (financial secretary),
Meshack Lamptey, ( Jaase Tse) 
Loretta Armah(Treasurer ),
Roberta Armah ( General secretary)


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Immediate past king, Nii Teiko Ohetse II seated in state

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