Akim Oda (Eastern Region) 18 March '99

A large crowd that attended a meeting of the Akim Kotoku Traditional Council at Akim Oda, on Tuesday, could not hold their tears when the death of the Omanhene, Okoforobuor Agyemeng-Attafuah the Fourth was announced. As soon as the announcement was made by the acting President of the Council, Obrempong Affum Afroteng the Fourth, most of the chiefs present at the meeting as well as observers burst into tears. Two sheep were later slaughtered in accordance with traditional rites. Okoforobour Agyeman Attafua the fourth, known in private life as Samuel Dwuma Boateng, was born on September 14, 1931 at Akim Oda. He completed his elementary education at the Roman Catholic School at Akim Oda in 1950 and attended the Agriculture Training school at Bunso. He worked with the Ministry of Agriculture for 20 years before his enstoolment as Omanhene of Akyem Kotoku Traditional Area on May 19, 1975. During his 23 years of peaceful reign, Okoforobour achieved a considerable measure of success in the development and progress of the area. Until his death, Okoforobour was the President of the Akyem Kotoku Traditional Council and a member of the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs. He served on various standing committees of the National House of chiefs.