By Rebecca Ampah
The people of Akim Kade in the Eastern Region on Saturday, December 20, 2025, officially unveiled their newly installed Chief and Queen Mother at a colourful ceremony held at Sakora Park in the Kade township
The ceremony marked the formal unveiling of Osabarima Asare Twe II as Kadehene and Obaahemaa Obiyaa Gyadum II as Kadehemaa, all from the Aduana clan of Kade Traditional area
The unveiling followed the voluntary abdication of Osabarima Agyare Tenadu II, who stepped down from the Kade stool on October 22, 2025, after a 21-year reign.
The event was chaired by Addo Atuah, a legal practitioner and Head of Chambers of Addo Atuah & Co. Addressing the gathering, the chairman described the occasion as a special moment and urged the people of Kade to come together in unity and support development efforts, noting that community development ultimately benefits everyone.
Obaahemaa Obiyaa Gyadum II, known in private life as Ruth Akuah Asaah Boadi, is a nurse and a member of an NGO known as Diabetes Youth Care, in Kumasi. In her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude for the confidence reposed in her and pledged to uphold the values and traditions of the ancestors. She thanked Osabarima Asare Twe II, the Aduana Royal Family of Akyem Kade, Daasebre Dr. Asumadu Appiah II and his queen mother, as well as chiefs and queen mothers within the Kwaebibirem and Denkyembour traditional areas for their support during her installation process.
She outlined her commitment to promoting unity and peace, supporting education and empowerment, preserving culture and tradition, advocating for justice and equality, and working tirelessly for the overall development of the community. She called on the people of Kade for prayers and support as she begins her service.
Osabarima Asare Twe II, known in private life as Mr. Twum Debrah, is the Chief Executive Officer of Brookland GH Ltd and Nana’s Place Mining Ltd. In his maiden address as Kadehene, he expressed gratitude to God and acknowledged the support of the Aduana Royal Family, elders, sub-chiefs, and the immediate past chief. He pledged to serve with humility and dedication, emphasizing unity, compassion, and tolerance as key pillars for progress.
He outlined plans to prioritize healthcare, establish education endowment funds for brilliant but needy students, promote youth engagement in farming, and continue the celebration of the Ekaade Festival and other cultural activities. He called on residents, including those living outside the town, to actively contribute to Kade’s development.
The ceremony was attended by Alexander Agyare, Member of Parliament for the Kade Constituency, and Emmanuel Kofi Nti, the Municipal Chief Executive for the Kwaebibirem Municipal Assembly. Other chiefs and sub-chiefs, elders, religious leaders, and residents of Kade were also present.
Activities at the event included cultural displays, poetry recitals, and goodwill messages, adding colour and significance to the historic unveiling ceremony.
