The Kwabenya Manye, Naa Koikoi Dugbatey II, has issued a strong endorsement of the current Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, while dismissing his rival, Adama Latse, as an ineffective leader during his time in office.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday, June 18, the Kwabenya Manye praised King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II for his transformative leadership, citing the construction of schools and numerous developmental projects across Greater Accra and beyond.
“The Ga people have witnessed unprecedented progress under King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II,” she declared. “Unlike his predecessor, Adama Latse, who did little to advance our communities, the current Ga Mantse has demonstrated a clear commitment to development.”
Call for Unity and Warning to Detractors
Naa Koikoi Dugbatey II also highlighted the Ga Mantse’s role in fostering peace between the Ga and Ashanti kingdoms. She noted that under the leadership of the current Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, longstanding tensions were resolved, paving the way for the historic visit of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to the Ga Traditional Area.
“The Ga people have moved forward, and we will not allow anyone to disrupt the peace and progress we now enjoy,” she warned. She cautioned detractors of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II to desist from undermining his reign or face “the wrath of the ancestors and the living.”
Challenge to Adama Latse
In a direct challenge to the former Ga Mantse, Naa Koikoi Dugbatey II demanded that Adama Latse provide evidence of any developmental projects he initiated during his reign.
“If Adama Latse claims to have been a leader of substance, let him show the people what he achieved. The records are clear—King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has done more for the Ga State in a few years than his predecessor did in his entire reign,” she asserted.
Support for Continuity
The Kwabenya Manye urged Ga traditional leaders and citizens to rally behind King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, emphasizing that his leadership is vital for the continued growth of the Ga State.
“The Ga people deserve progress, unity, and strong leadership. King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has proven himself, and we stand firmly behind him,” she concluded.
The press conference has further intensified the debate over Ga traditional leadership, with supporters of the current Ga Mantse calling for an end to what they describe as “needless distractions” from rival factions.
By Kingsley Asiedu
