Prampram Youth Chief begins work, engages opinion leaders and assembly members over developmental plans for the town.

The recently installed Youth Chief of the Prampram Traditional Area Nene Teye  Nartey I, has renewed his commitment of working with the various youth groups in the community,as he seeks to implement some of his develoopmental plans. Laying out his blueprint for development in the area, hours after his enstoolment, Nene Nartey I acknowleged the difficulties confronting most of the youth in the Prampram Traditional Area, and promised to work together wih the various groups to find a workable solution to them. In that regard, he invited all the assembly members, youth groups and opinion leaders in the area for a meeting, to listen to them and also solicit ideas from them that will help in the overall objective of his ideas. 

Nene Teye Nartey I expressed profound gratitude to the Paramount Chief, Nene Tetteh Wakah III, for bestowing upon him the opportunity to serve as the Youth Chief of Prampram. He acknowledged the immense responsibility that comes with the role and pledged to uphold the values and traditions of the Prampram Traditional Area.

He also emphasized that his leadership would be guided by the wisdom and guidance of the Paramount Chief, as well as the collective input of the community.

During an open discussion, one of the primary concerns raised by some assembly members was the alarming increase in drug abuse among the youth. It was noted that this disturbing trend has led to a rise in criminal activities within the town. The assembly members expressed their deep worry about the future of Prampram’s younger generation, urging the youth chief to take swift action.

In response, the Youth Chief assured the assembly members that he is fully aware of the situation and is already taking steps to address the issue. He emphasized that his leadership would focus on creating more opportunities for the youth, including educational and vocational training programs that would steer them away from negative influences. Furthermore, the youth chief mentioned that collaborations with local law enforcement and community leaders would be strengthened to curb the menace of drug abuse and associated criminal activities.

Another critical issue brought to the fore was the ongoing tension between various groups within the town. This tension, if left unchecked, could potentially disrupt the peace and harmony that Prampram is known for, especially as the homowo festival approaches.

Nene Nartey I  called for unity and cooperation among all factions. He highlighted the importance of the homowo festival as a time for celebration and reflection, urging everyone to come together to make the event a success. He also assured the assembly that he would work closely with traditional leaders, including Asafoatse Djaban IV and Sentse Ablade of the kley division, who were in attendance, to mediate and resolve any conflicts that may arise.

By Aaron Akwetey Botchwey and Harrison Martey