Friday, September 5, marked a day of celebration for the people of New Ningo in the Ningo-Prampram District, as Naana Djangmakie Djangmah was enstooled as the new Queen Mother under the stool name Naana Djangmakie Djangmah I.
Residents of the coastal enclave turned out in large numbers to witness the ceremony, which symbolized a new chapter for the town.
The event reflected the ongoing resurgence across Ga-Dangbe land, where traditional roles are being restored to their rightful custodians.
“I thank the Most High and His host of holy angels for this divine appointment,” Naana Djangmakie Djangmah I said in her acceptance speech, beginning with words of gratitude to God.
“For many years, New Ningo has had outsiders, surrogates, and self-proclaimed queen mothers with questionable or no lineage to the Royal Clan. But no more. I am of the stock of Nene Teye Djangmah I of New Ningo, and I trace my bloodline and lineage to Nene Osroagbo Djangmah I — founder of Djangmah Ma, now known as Great Ningo, and paramount custodian of Ningo lands forming the Loweh Adainya Royal Clan.”
She further expressed gratitude to the Paramount Chief of Great Ningo, Nene Osroagbo Djangmah XII, the Mankralo, Nene Teye Attiapah IV, the Paramount Queen Mother, Naana Dugbakuo Dugba II, the Chief of New Ningo, Nene Teye Djangmah IV, Nene Ablao Wornor of Osudoku, Numo Djange Wornor, the elders of the Loweh Adainya Royal Clan, the Ningo Traditional Council, and the people of New Ningo for their support.
As Queen Mother, Naana Djangmakie Djangmah I pledged to exercise her authority with humility, reverence, and cultural pride.
She emphasized her commitment to preserving Ga-Dangbe heritage, fostering unity, and empowering her people.
“We will work tirelessly as a people in various disciplines toward sustainable development. Nyɛkra nyɛ tsumi,” she declared.
A granddaughter of Siaw Tse Narteybio Djangmah and daughter of Siaw Kodjo Djangmah, Naana Djangmakie Djangmah I is recognized as the rightful heiress to the royal throne of New Ningo.
Over the years, she has built a distinguished career — serving as a Public Relations Officer with Ghana Airways before pursuing nursing in the United States of America, where she currently resides.
Now, with renewed purpose, Naana Djangmakie Djangmah I says she is ready to uplift, inspire, and serve her people — carrying forward the enduring wisdom and spirit of generations past.
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