He said vast aspects of the development potential in the region were put on hold because of such disputes and it was high time the trend was reversed in the interest of the people.

Nene Nuer Keteku said although the Agotime Traditional Area, for instance, was endowed with the well-known Kente industry, fertile soils for bountiful crop production, the Tordze River and other natural resources for a vibrant tourism business, it lacked visible development as a result of such disputes. 

The Konor made the remarks during the installation of the Chief of Bedze Agbedrafor, Nene Afetor Tetteh Kpoku VII, at Kpetoe in the Agotime-Ziope District last Thursday.

The new chief, a police officer, known in private life as Chief Inspector Raymond Kpoku Mensah, succeeds the late Nene Afetor Tetteh Kpoku VI, who passed on in 1992.

Oath

In his oath to the people, Nene Afetor Tetteh Kpoku VII pledged to prioritise the welfare of the people of Kpetoe, and called on them to uphold the peace all the time for the area’s progress.

“We need to live in peace to create the enabling environment for businesses to flourish, and with your support our community will get to greater development heights,” he said.

Nene Afetor Kpoku VII has more than 20 years of experience in the Ghana Police Service.

He is currently stationed at Prampram in the Greater Accra Region.

The new chief, who holds a Master of Arts Degree in Conflict Prevention Resolution and Management from the Kofi Annan International Peace

Training Centre in Accra, was introduced to the Bedze Agbedrafor people and members of the more than 37 communities of Agotime, at the thrilling event.

That was preceded by a traditional procession of the streets of Kpetoe. Also present to grace the outdooring were chiefs from the Gbi Traditional Area.