By:Charles Ampong

The deputy Asante Nkramohene, Alhaji Amadu Owusu, has eulogised Kaasehene, Nana Mensah Bonsu, for his unwavering supports and measures undertaken to improve the living conditions of his people.

He said Kaasehene has demonstrated that chieftaincy is not only about sitting and dancing in paranquins but rather agents of development.

Alhaji Amadu Owusu, who is also Kaasehene Kramo, told this paper that Kaasehene has singlely sponsored the construction of the hospital at Kaase for easily accessibility of quality healthcare by his people.

Alhaji Amadu Owusu aka Alhaji Caterpillar  ( in middle )

Notwithstanding, he said, Kaasehene has also put up Police station at Kaase to tame crime rates in the area, among others.
He said, he is not surprised for seeing these development because Nana Mensah Bonsu had been listening to the advice of Asantehene Osei Tutu II, who had been advising his sub-chiefs to be agents of development within their respective areas.

On the recent announcement by the government to increase paramouncies monthly allowance from GH 1,200 to GH 3,000, Alhaji Amadu Owusu said, it is a step in right direction but the government should not see it as a ” trap ” to seduce chiefs to be silent on her weaknesses if any.

Alhaji Amadu Owusu populary known as ” Alhaji Caterpillar ” explained that, though the allowance is not enough as compared to daily expenses of Paramount Chiefs, expecially with regard to attending programmes with their sub-chiefs and supporters but however praised the government for at least thinking about their welfare which to him could solve something little a day for them.

He suggested to the government to come out with a day to honour hardworking chiefs like National Farmers Day so as to cushion them financially to do more for their people.

He noted that some chiefs are doing well in their communities in the areas of education, infrastructure, and sanitation, among others, and this is the time for the government to appreciate their efforts.