A delegation led by Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament for the Effutu Constituency and Deputy Majority Leader, recently embarked on a one-day visit to the paramount chiefs of Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council, Gomoa Akyempim Traditional Council, and the Effutu Traditional Council.
The visit aimed to address ongoing land disputes in the Central Region and seek amicable solutions through constructive dialogue.
The delegation comprised four Members of Parliament and four Municipal/District Chief Executives from the respective traditional areas.
They are Alexander Afenyo-Markin, MP for Effutu; Desmond De-Graft Paitoo, MP for Gomoa East; Richard Gyan-Mensah, MP for Gomoa West and Naana Eyiah, MP for Gomoa Central and Deputy Minister for Interior.
The MDCEs are Kassim Zubairu, MCE for Effutu; Solomon Darko-Quarm, DCE for Gomoa East; Bismark Baisie Nkum, DCE for Gomoa West; and Benjamin Kojo Otoo, DCE for Gomoa Central.
During the visits, fruitful discussions were held with the paramount chiefs and their elders, resulting in significant progress toward resolving the land disputes.
At the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council, Paramount Chief Obrempong Nyanful Krampah XI extended a warm welcome to the visiting team.
He expressed gratitude for the visit and clarified that Gomoa Ajumako and Effutu currently do not have any open land disputes.
Paramount Chief Krampah XI emphasized the importance of peaceful co-existence and commended the team’s dedication to finding a mutually beneficial solution.
The idea of creating the Gomoa-Effutu Development Authority and establishing a bipartisan joint committee to address concerns was discussed as potential strategies for regional development.
Similarly, at the Gomoa Akyempim Traditional Council, Paramount Chief Obirfo Ahunako Ahor Ankobea II and the delegation engaged in fruitful discussions.
Obirfo Ankobea II expressed unwavering support for the team’s plans, highlighting the need for enduring peace and development.
He acknowledged previous frustrations that led to his public remarks about the land issues and reaffirmed his commitment to a peaceful resolution.
Hon. Afenyo-Markin expressed gratitude for Obirfo Ankobea II’s concerns and reiterated the team’s objectives, commitments, and assurances.
He emphasized the potential establishment of the Gomoa-Effutu Development Authority and the forthcoming formation of a bipartisan joint committee to resolve the issues promptly and effectively.
The delegation’s visit to the Effutu Traditional Council in Winneba was also fruitful.
Paramount Chief Nenyi Ghartey VII expressed sincere gratitude for the team’s prompt action and reaffirmed the Effutu Traditional Council’s support for their innovative ideas.
Nenyi Ghartey VII commended the team for their determined efforts in resolving tensions and stressed the urgent need for accelerated development in the area.
Hon. Afenyo-Markin reiterated the group’s unwavering dedication to a just and equitable resolution.
He discussed the planned Gomoa-Effutu Development Authority as a platform for promoting all-around development and provided assurances about the formation of a bipartisan joint committee to address concerns comprehensively.
The visits to the paramount chiefs of Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council, Gomoa Akyempim Traditional Council, and Effutu Traditional Council have resulted in significant progress in promoting communication, understanding, and a collective commitment to long-term solutions.
The political leaders emphasized the broader goals of long-term peace and holistic development in the region while expressing their adherence to an unbiased and equitable resolution process.
Hon. Alexander Afenyo-Markin expressed gratitude to the media for their support in disseminating factual and impartial information about the ongoing efforts to settle the land disputes.
This support, he said, has greatly contributed to fostering harmony and community unity and indicated that as the delegation’s efforts continue, there is renewed hope for resolving the land disputes and fostering lasting peace and development in the Central Region.