Akim Oda (Eastern Region), 10th July 99, --

Oseadeeyo Frempong Manso IV, Omanhene of the Akim Kotoku traditional area, has called on his people to forget the past and to unite for the speedy development of the area.

He said the traditional area requires a number of social amenities which could only be developed if the people are united and live in peace.

Oseadeeyo Frempong Manso was addressing a durbar of chiefs and people of the traditional area at Akim Oda on Wednesday after the chiefs had sworn the oath of allegiance to him.

The Omanhene extended an olive branch to all those who initially opposed his nomination and enstoolment and gave the assurance that he would not victimise any of them.

He pledged his co-operation and that of his chiefs and people to the government and appealed for support for the development of the area.

The chiefs pledged their loyalty to the Omanhene and promised to assist him to woo investors into the area to create job avenues for the youth.

Among the chiefs who swore the oath of allegiance were Nana Dwamena Akenten the second, Oda-Nkwantahene and acting Krontihene of the traditional area, Nana Nketia Tenadu II, Kusihene, Baffour Adjei Appiah the second, chief of Akim Asuboa North and Nana Okyere Boamah, Ekoanahene.