The Eastern Nzema Traditional Council has installed a new Omanhene, HRM Awulae Blay IX in a ceremony that took place in Atuabo, on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Ellembelle District in the Western Region.
Awulae Blay IX succeeds the recently destooled Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III, becoming the 18th occupant of the Great Black Stool of Ellembelle-Manle.
The coronation rites were led by Paramount Queen Mother Obaahema Avo Nyimah III, supported by key members of the Royal Ntwea family.
During the ceremony, the Queen Mother Obamahema Abi Nyoman III called for respect and recognition of the new Omanhene. She also issued a stern warning to divisional and sub-chiefs, as well as companies operating in the area, to cease all dealings with the former chief.
“The Royal family of Eastern Nzema Traditional Council would like to caution all divisional and sub-chiefs to refrain from dealing with the former Omanhene (Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III) as any of such act will be deemed contrary to the dictates of the Paramountcy and shall be observed as gross disrespect to the Council and will be held liable for misconduct,” she warned.
The Queen Mother further reiterated that “Awulae Amihere Kpanyinli III is no longer recognized as the legitimate Omanhene and anyone who attempts to pay allegiance to him will incur the wrath of the Black Stool.”
In his acceptance speech, Awulae Blay IX expressed gratitude for the honor bestowed upon him and pledged to prioritize education, health, sanitation, and youth development in the region. He also emphasized the need for unity and peace among the council’s chiefs.
“I assure you of my commitment to serving my people dispassionately,” the new Omanhene stated. “I call on all to rally behind me to harness the opportunities for our people. Education, health, good sanitation, as well as capacity building for the youth, will be my topmost priority.”
This change in leadership comes after the former Omanhene was allegedly removed for gross misconduct. The installation of Awulae Blay IX is expected to usher in a new era for the Eastern Nzema Traditional Council and its people.
Below is the profile of HRM Awulae Blay IX. King and overlord of Ellembelle-Manle (Ellembelle Kingdom)
The new King, born Egya Erzoah Aka Yeleboe Flanton or Berenger Aka Flanto was born on the 26th of July, 1985 at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi to Madam Vivian Ndachie Amodzin of Sanzule and the late Brice Kouame Flanton of Anochie all in the Ellembelle Manle Traditional Area, Nzema, Western Region. Ghana.
He began his preschool at Ay3biahw3 Day Care and Primary School & Saint Andrews Primary School both in Sekondi. He continued his primary education at Holy Child Preparatory School in Aiyinasi-Nzema (Ellembelle kingdom).
After completing his BECE, he proceeded to Saint Mary’s Boys Senior Secondary School in Apowa, Takoradi to pursue Agriculture Science where he excelled in SSCE 2004.
Awulae Blay IX, pursued his tertiary education at the Takoradi Polytechnic (now Takoradi Technical University) where he graduated with HND in Mathematics and Statistics in 2009.
Awulae Blay IX, went into business right after tertiary education at a very young age while his colleagues were scouting for jobs. He is currently the Group CEO of Great Eagle Empire with an interest in Electrical and Lighting (Great Eagle Lights), Automobiles (Great Eagle Motors), Building and Construction (Great Eagle Engineering Limited) Land & Property (Great Eagle Estate) Export and Import (Great Eagle Ventures) and travel & Tour (GE Travels) among others. He is an international businessman with a lot of travel experience.
Awulae Blay IX is an avid learner and a firm believer in education. He just completed his degree program this year at the Ghana Institute of Public Administration (GIMPA) Business School, Takoradi Satellite Campus pursuing a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Business Administration.
He is part of the students who will graduate at the 24th congregation of the institute on the 26th of July, 2024. He was the SRC President for the 2022/2023 academic year.
He is also a motivational speaker who visits Senior High Schools and churches to share his experience and life lessons and to motivate them to dream bigger.
He is a born-again Christian and a member of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) and he worships with Cornerstone Temple, Sekondi. He is married with four children.
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