Obrenpong Kru Takyi II, the Omanhene and President of the Abease Traditional Council as well as Vice President of the Bono East Regional House of Chiefs, has called on the Zabrama community to deepen their ties with Abease by investing in its vast economic opportunities.
Speaking at this year’s Zarmai Annaamai Festival of the Zabrama people at Fadama Park in Accra, Obrenpong Kru Takyi II highlighted the longstanding cordial relationship between the Abease Traditional Area and the Zabrama community, describing it as “a historical bond cemented by our forefathers.”
“In the history of Ghana, it is only in Abease that we have an entire community called Zabrama, which has become one of the key business hubs of our traditional area. As we celebrate today, I urge all well-to-do Zabrama’s to remember Abease as your home. Do well to invest in Abease and invite investors to join you. Abease is blessed with vast arable lands, and I assure you that anyone who invests in Abease will never regret doing so,” he said.
The festival, celebrated under the theme “Promoting the Culture and Heritage of the Zabrama: The Role of Traditional Chiefs in Combating Drug Abuse Within Our Communities”, attracted revered traditional leaders from Ghana, Niger, Mali, Nigeria, and other West African countries, alongside prominent Zabrama chiefs, political figures, and high-profile security officials, including COP Mohammed Fuseini Suraji, Director-General of the National Patrol Department, and COP Iddi Lansah Seidu, Director-General of Welfare at the Ghana Police Service.
In his remarks, COP Suraji expressed deep concern about the rise of drug abuse in Zongo communities, noting with alarm that “many drug peddlers are now women.” He called on the youth to shun drugs and engage in productive ventures that will benefit society, urging closer collaboration between the youth and the police in tackling the menace.
The festival also witnessed a special honour by the President of the National Council of Zabrama Chiefs, Sarki Musah Yahaya Yendu, who presented a citation of appreciation to Hon. Alhaji Lamin Abu Sadat, the Coordinator of Zongo Development, for his exceptional contributions to the growth and development of Zongo communities across Ghana.
The National Chief Imam of Ghana, commended Sarki Musah Yahaya Yendu for uniting the Zabarma people and fostering peace. He urged the Zabrama community to continue living in harmony to contribute to Ghana’s national development.
The Zarmai Annaamai Festival remains a unifying cultural platform for the Zabrama people, celebrating their heritage, resilience, and communal values.
