NKUSUKUM GETS OMANHENE

The atmosphere in Saltpond was very intense and filled with joy as the new King of Nkusukum Traditional Area was paraded on the main street of Akyemfo. Dressed in black cloth with leaves stuck in between his lips, he danced in his palanquin to the admiration of all. Women, men and children poured out of their rooms to welcome and rain appellations on their new King. The old order indeed, has changed giving place to new. The sorrow on the faces and the grief in the hearts of the people of Nkusukum was replaced with joy that day. Nana Okesse Essandoh VIII was gone but still lives.


The King on Saturday 5th September, 2009 was presented to the people of Nkusukum Traditional Area and sworn before the Nyimfahene of Nkusukum Traditional Area and Chief of Nankesido, Nana Baah VII. Nana Okesse Essandoh IX was installed as King following the sudden demise of Nana Okesse Essandoh VIII about a month ago. A lot of rituals were performed to acknowledge that he had been duly accepted as the legitimate King of Nkusukum Traditional Area.

All the Chiefs in the Nkusukum Traditional Area were present at the occasion. They were all dressed in black clothes to symbolize that they were mourning their deceased King.