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10.08.2010 General News

Barimah Ofori Frimpong II sets development agenda for Pramkese

By Chris Twum, Pramkese E/Region - Ghanaian Chronicle
Pramkesehene Barimah Ofori Frimpong II middle during his installationPramkesehene Barimah Ofori Frimpong II (middle) during his installation
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The people of Pramkese in the Akyem Abuakwa traditional area of the Eastern Region have installed a new chief, after having lived without one for the past eight years, due to a chieftaincy dispute.

The newly-installed chief, Pramkesehene Barimah Ofori Frimpong II, known in private life as Mr. Lawrence Ofori Addo, at a durbar to officially outdoor him after his enstoolment on July 26, however, pledged his commitment to merge the efforts of both government and the community towards the development and growth of Pramkese.

Speaking in an interview with The Chronicle at a durbar at Pramkese over the weekend, Barimah Ofori Frimpong II noted because of the absence of a chief, there had not been a major governmental development, apart from the recent road construction by the Cocoa Marketing Board (CMB), which is yet to be completed.

He added, 'The government cannot address the needs of the people totally, similarly, we have much dedicated and enlightened people who are committed and willing to contribute towards the community's development. In the mist of the confusion, roads are being constructed, water systems are very effective, and also electricity, based on the contributions people have made.'

Barimah Ofori Frimpong II said the infrastructure outline of the community has to be improved, to serve as a foothold for the accelerated development of the area.

'The building of modern facilities and periodic cleanup exercises in the community are some of the measures to keep the environment friendly and peaceful to live in,' he said.

With the existence of rich natural resources such as diamond and gold at Apramkese, Barimah Ofori Frimpong II noted that the new chieftaincy administration would explore the opportunity in that sector, and ensure that the proper procedures of mining are executed.

He said child labor was an issue he would deal with ruthlessly, emphasising that children of school going age would not be allowed to engage in mining activities at the expense of education, adding, 'We need to set the balance right. We will explore such areas, but not to the disadvantage of the people.'

He used the occasion to urge the people of Apramkese to let go their grief over any chieftaincy acrimony, and come together as one to build a better community.

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