Boni King Dr Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, (Ga Maŋtsɛ)
The GaDangme people are a proud people. We are heirs to a proud heritage and a culture rich with wisdom, dignity, and beauty. Yet today our culture is overshadowed not because it lacks beauty, but because it lacks unity and political strength. For too long, we have allowed division and silence to rob us of our rightful place in Ghana. Meanwhile, our lands, resources, and opportunities are managed by others while our own people sink deeper into poverty.
At the center of this abnormal situation stands Boni King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II. His charisma and dignity are undeniable—qualities that naturally win admiration and respect, even beyond the Ga State. I personally, have been moved by his striking presence and commanding posture. But true kingship is not measured only in appearance or tradition. It is tested in fairness, justice, and integrity. If our Ga Maŋtsɛ and his fellow GaDaŋme chiefs, choose righteousness, refuse to bow to political manipulation, and govern with vision, truth and equity, then indeed they can become some of the most glamorous and respected monarchs not only in Africa, but in the world.
But here lies the real challenge: the Ga Maŋtsɛmei stool cannot rely on symbolism or mere ceremony alone.The time for empty festivals without economic empowerment has passed. Our lands—Teshie, La, Osu, Nungua, Ga Mashie—are being sold and leased away while our youth remain jobless. Our chieftaincy disputes weaken us, giving outsiders the opportunity to take what belongs to us. The sea that has fed us for centuries is being overfished by foreign trawlers, while fishermen in Jamestown and Chorkor struggle to survive. In Accra, the very heartland of the Ga, many of our people live in slums while outsiders own the high-rise buildings and businesses
What the GaDangme State needs today is not just cultural preservation but power and resource control. For without control of land, fishing, industry, and local governance, our culture risks becoming a museum piece—beautiful to admire, but powerless in practice. Too long have we been spectators while others manage and exploit what rightfully belongs to us. Also, without economic power, the throne cannot transform the lives of our people. The time has come for bold leadership that can secure political influence, reclaim resources, and channel them into the welfare of GaDangme communities.
This cannot continue. The Government of Ghana has a responsibility here. The Land Commission must stop the indiscriminate sale of GaDangme lands. The Fisheries Ministry must protect our waters from illegal foreign trawlers and empower our local fishermen. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly and Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council must prioritize GaDaŋme communities in urban development, not push them aside in the name of modernization. If the state continues to neglect its duty, it will only deepen resentment and widen divisions.
The Asante Kingdom commands respect because they understand the link between culture, unity, and power. Why should GaDangme be any less? If we unite, if we secure control over our resources, and if our chiefs lead with righteousness and courage, we too can stand tall. If only GaDangme would unite, our culture would shine even more brilliantly—perhaps surpassing even the well-structured heritage of the Asantes.
Unity is the key. For too long, disunity and petty rivalries have weakened our voice. A divided GaDangme cannot command respect or progress. But a united GaDangme, led by a righteous and visionary chiefs, would stand tall—not only culturally, but politically and economically. Although our future depends on unity, let us not deceive ourselves: unity will not come by chance. It will come through deliberate action, through putting aside petty disputes, through demanding accountability from our leaders, and through insisting that GaDaŋme resources benefit GaDaŋme people first.
I believe our chiefs have the potential to embody this vision. But the responsibility does not lie with hthem alone—it is also the duty of every GaDangme son and daughter to push for unity, justice, and accountability. Only then can our heritage truly shine, and only then can we claim our rightful place as one of the world’s most dignified and powerful peoples
The choice is clear: either GaDangme unites, rises to reclaim its destiny, or it allows itself to remain divided, exploited, and weakened. The world is watching. Government is watching. And history will remember what path we choose.
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