Nungua, Aug 25, GNA - Nii Laryea Afotey-Agbo, a Minister of State, has reiterated the need for Ghanaians to continue to live in peace in efforts to develop the nation.

He said the nation's progress could only be guaranteed if the people co-existed in peace and unity.

Nii Afotey-Agbo made these remarks at the installation of Mr Enoch Odai Laryea, a 54-year old business executive as the Dzasetse of the Nungua Traditional Council, at an impressive ceremony, in Nungua.

Mr Laryea, Managing Director of Liberty Industries, near the Dutch Hotel, Nungua, has the stool name is Nii Botwe Laryea the Second. He succeeds Nii Afotey Odai the IV, who passed away in 1998.

By his installation, therefore, Nii Laryes would not only be the sole custodian of the Nungua Black Stool, but would also install the Nungua Mantse, whenever the position becomes vacant.

Nii Afotey-Agbo, also the Member of Parliament for Kpone-Katamanso, urged the people of Nungua to continue to live in peace and unity so that collectively, they could initiate projects that would help accelerate the development of the area.

He assured the people of Nungua of the government's determination to execute projects that would better their lot.

The Minister of State, who is a native of Nungua, urged the new Dzasetse not to lord it over the people, but to serve them in all humility.

Odehe Kpakpa King Odaifio Welentsi, the III, Nungua Mantse, stressed the need for the people to do away with divisive tendencies, and rally solidly behind the Traditional Council in its bid to develop the town.

Nii Laryea swore the oath of allegiance to the kingmakers in the Stool House, and pledged to unite the people for the development and progress of Nungua.

Nii Quaye Joshua Odai, Head of the Nii Mantse Adzin We, who introduced the Dzasetse to the kingmakers and the people of Nungua, assured him of the royal house's preparedness to give him the necessary support and co-operation, to enable him to live up to expectation.

The ceremony was interspersed with traditional drumming and dancing and the firing of musketry by the black stool attendants.