The Chief of Akyem Muoso, Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman, is urging Ghanaians to value and protect the lives of their fellow human beings.
He condemned the practice of spilling blood and killing others for chieftaincy and political power, calling it repugnant and stating that it must end immediately.
According to Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman, the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as the laws of the state, guarantees individuals the right to life. He added that all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights, and that these individual rights must be protected.
Addressing a durbar of the chiefs and people of Akyem Muoso as part of the activities marking the first anniversary of his installation as Chief of Muoso, Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman recalled the chieftaincy dispute that predates his installation and the bloodshed that occurred due to others’ quest to become chiefs.
“Akyem Muoso nearly collapsed due to a chieftaincy dispute; the spilling of blood and all the chaos was needless. Who are you going to rule over when you’re done killing your own people? The chieftaincy dispute here and everywhere in the country doesn’t help. If we don’t avoid conflicts, our states will collapse one day,” Osabarima Beyeeman stated.
Osabarima added that he never contemplated becoming a chief. However, he accepted his nomination by the kingmakers to serve and unify the Muoso town due to the conflicts that had plagued the community prior to his installation.
“I had a plan for my life; becoming a chief was never a part of my plans. But sometimes, God uses us for His own purpose. The voice of the people is the voice of God, so I had to accept my nomination by the kingmakers and gear up to do the will of God,” Osabarima said.
He expressed gratitude to God and the people of Muoso for their support in achieving peace and maintaining order and brotherliness in the town since his installation.
He emphasized that nations can only develop when there is peace.
“In April 2023, when you made me a chief of Muoso, I told God to lead through me. I asked for peace, unity, and development. Indeed, God has been at the helm, and we have made huge progress in one year,” he said.
Osabarima Owusu Beyeeman also highlighted several developmental projects accomplished during his first year in office. He mentioned the construction of a world-class police station at Muoso, which will help protect peace in the area and reduce crime.
Osabarima Owusu Beyeeman cited success stories in education, job creation, community development, and peacebuilding.
“In one year, we have rehabilitated school buildings, rewired some schools, and improved the poor BECE performance from 32% pass rate to over 70%. We have provided support to needy students, buying uniforms, desks, and books for school children. We want our children to pass and gain admission to the STEM School at Abomoso and other Senior High Schools in the country. No child should be left behind. Education is the way forward,” Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman said.
He also offered to support needy students who gain admission to SHS by providing basic items required for their stay in the boarding house.
A senior lawyer and law lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law, Professor Kwame Gyan, eulogized Osabarima Dr. Owusu Beyeeman for promoting and maintaining peace and development in Akyem Muoso.
He said the success achieved by Osabarima in just one year is remarkable and should be supported.