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Regional News of Friday, 1 November 2024

    

Source: Citi News

Akwamu Traditional Council vows to resist renaming of Adomi Railway Station

Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III

The Akwamu Traditional Council has firmly opposed the proposed renaming of the Adomi Railway Station to Juapong Station, pledging to resist the change through all lawful means.

Paramount Chief Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III emphasized the council's stance during a Channel One News interview at an emergency meeting at Bogyawe Palace on October 31.

He stated that the Railway Development Authority’s Legislative Instrument initially designated the station as Adomi, and he criticized the decision to rename it without local consultation.

The chief stressed that Adomi lies within Akwamu land, adding that the council is committed to safeguarding Akwamuman’s cultural heritage and has urged authorities to restore the original name.

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