The Nkoranza Traditional Council in the Bono East region has enstooled a 39-year-old banker, Celestina Saah Kontorh as new paramount queen.
The enstoolment ceremony took place under the stool name, Nana Yaa Sarpomaa III.
Nana Yaa Sarpomaa III hails from the Gyaapomu Family of Nkoranza, the royal family of queen mothers.
Her enstoolment follows the demise of the previous Queen Mother, Nana Yaa Adutwuwaa Dudaa Kani who passed away in the year 2022.
Ms. Saah Kontorh was nominated by the paramount chief, Nana Kwame Baffoe IV, and approved by the Abusuapanin and other royal family members.
According to Oheneba Agyei Baffoe, Ankobeahene of the Nkoranza Traditional Council, Ms. Saah Kontorh was chosen to support the Nkoranzahene in bringing development and maintaining peace in the area.
He used the opportunity to invited investors and businessmen to explore opportunities in the region.
Nana Yaa Sarpomaa III was born on October 22, 1986, in Nkoranza. She began her education at Nkoranza St. Theresah’s School and continued at Mmofratro Girls in Kumasi.
She holds an HND from Sunyani Technical University and a degree from Garden City University.
Before her enstoolment, she worked at the National Investment Bank (NIB) in Accra.
Residents and queen mothers welcomed the new queen mother, expressing optimism that her partnership with the chief will usher in a new era of development and peace for the people of Nkoranza.
They anticipate stability and growth in the Nkoranza traditional area.