Ga Mantse (King Of Accra)
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Gã Mantse is the title of theGhanaian king of the Gã Traditional Area in the southern part ofGhana, where theGa-Adangbe people dwell withAccra as the capital city. TheGa-Dangbe, Gã-Daŋbɛ, Ga-Dangme, or GaDangme are an ethnic group in Ghana,Togo andBenin. The current Ga Mantse isKing Tackie Teiko Tsuru II known in private life asDr Kelvin Nii Tackie Abia, a prosperous entrepreneur, who was duly sworn in by the Ga Paramount Stool Dzasetse (Principal Kingmaker)Dr Nii Tetteh Kwei II, a host of Dzasefoi (Kingmakers) and other traditional leaders as per customary and traditional demands.[1]
The Ashanti King Visit
editOn Sunday, June 9, 2024, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, visited the King of the Ga State, Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teko Tsuru II, at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra. The visit was part of activities commemorating a historic visit by the King of Asante. This marks only the second time an Asante monarch has visited a Ga King, the first visit occurring in 1946. The event comes after Ga Mantse recently attended the 25th-anniversary celebration[2] of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's ascension to the throne and his 74th birthday celebration. The Asantehene emphasized the imperative for the Ga and Ashanti peoples to unite in advancing our communities. He urged all Ga chiefs to rally behind Nii Teiko Tsuru II, highlighting that unity and development should be our primary goals for the betterment of future generations.[3] Otumfuo also contributed GH¢500,000.00 to the Ga Education Fund.[4][5][1]
The Ga Mantse expressed profound gratitude to Otumfuo for honoring his invitation and called for unity among the chiefs in the Ga State.[4]
See also
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edit- ^"GA-MANTSE'S HISTORIC VISIT TO GHANA ARMY HQ - Ghana Peace Journal". 10 June 2024. Retrieved10 June 2024.
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- ^abOdotei, Joseph (9 June 2024)."Asantehene visits Ga Mantse [Photos]".Adomonline.com. Retrieved10 June 2024.
- ^Mensah-Ayettey, Eric (9 June 2024)."Asantehene visits Ga Mantsɛ | 3News".3news.com. Retrieved10 June 2024.
- "King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II remains only Ga Mantse - Kingmakers To Ga youth group". 18 May 2021. Retrieved17 November 2021.
- "Ga Mantse Sworn In As President Of Ga Traditional Council". 5 October 2020. Retrieved17 November 2021.
- "King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II Outdoored As New Ga Mantse". 10 May 2020. Retrieved17 November 2021.
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