The Gomoa East Council of Zongo Chiefs under the leadership of Sarki Awudu Issaka GiwaI I, and the Omanhene Dr Obeng Wiabo of Nyanyano, have installed a new chief.

The newly installed chief, Chief Eliyahu I, called for unity and cooperation among his people towards the accelerated development of their area.

He noted that no meaningful development could take in an area plagued with conflicts and petty divisions.

Chief Eliyahu I, made this call when he swore his oath of allegiance to traditional authorities at a ceremony to outdoor him as the new Millenium ZONGO chief.

Known in private life as a senior medical practitioner and herbal consultant, he succeeded this kingship through humbleness and respect.

He holds a masters in herbal consultancy.

Chief Eliayasu promised to cooperate with chiefs and people to facilitate the execution of development programmes.

He encourages the youth to pursue education and resist the quest for fraudulent had quick of wealth.

He also encouraged traditional leaders to contribute their quite towards the development of the country especially in the areas they rule.

In his view, traditional leaders have a lot to do to see Ghana develop hence the need to roll out the initiative to complement efforts of the government.