Suhum, (Eastern Region) 18 June '99 -- A 32-year-old businesswoman has been installed as the Ankobeahemaa of Suhum under the stool name Nana Abena Kwasima Lazzlo.

Known in private life as Rose Thompson, Nana Lasslo is the first Ankobeahemaa of Suhum.

She pledged to co-operate with other traditional rulers in the area for the development of the town and appealed to citizens to help the Suhum-Kraboa-Coaltar district assembly.

Nana Lasslo expressed concern about poor sanitation in the area and urged the assembly to enact by-laws to deal with offenders.