Bomfa installs new chief, ending eight-year chieftaincy dispute

The kingmakers of Bomfa, in the Juaben Traditional Area of the Ashanti Region, have enstooled 62-year-old Nana Kwame Agyemang Opambuor as the community’s new chief, ending an eight-year chieftaincy dispute.

Known in private life as Kwame Agyemang, he succeeds Nana Opoku Acheampong, who was destooled over issues of accountability to the people he served.

Nana Opambuor swore an oath of allegiance to his people in the presence of the Juabenhene, Daasebre Otuo Sereboe II. He pledged to uphold the dignity of the Bomfa Stool, the Juaben Traditional Council and the Asante Kingdom.

Speaking at the gathering, the Juabenhene cautioned the new chief against arrogance and urged him to rule with humility, integrity and inclusiveness.