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All attention will be at the corridors of the Osu Traditional Council this November as it marks the 10th anniversary of the Osu Mantse and President of the Greater Accra Regional house of Chiefs His Majesty D. F. Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI.

The Chiefs and people of Osu Traditional Council are therefore inviting the general public to be part of this noble initiative to recognize the tremendous achievements of the Osu Mantse and equally be a part of this one week celebration of the 10th Anniversary Celebration of the Osu Mantse Nii Dowuona VI.

Ahead of the one week festivities to herald a new chapter for the people of Osu, several events have been slated to ensure the active participation of all Ghanaians who are expected to complement the roles of traditional leaders in the development Agenda.

Highlights of the landmark event include the launch of His Majesty’s Achievements Documentary and Special Awards Night Ceremony to be held at the Banquette Hall, State House – Accra on Wednesday, November 29, 2017 from 7:00pm–9:00pm.

The event to outdoor his achievements and Documentary Launch of His Majesty D. F. Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI will he held under the theme: “Traditional Leaders, Key Partners in Development”.

The Programme will be chaired by Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli Traditional Area and President of the National House of Chiefs.

In addition to showcasing the achievements of His Majesty as a key partner in development and also a Traditional Leader, there will also be the Osu Stool Awards Night with Citations to Honour some entrepreneurs from Osu, private organizations, politicians and indigenes who have contributed significantly to the development of Osu and mother Ghana.

Some of His Majesty’s achievements are:

Under the reign of the Osu Mantse Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI, the Osu Paramount Area has witnessed a peaceful kingdom which has fostered peace and unity for socio-economic transformation of the Osu community as exemplified in the renovation of the Osu Mantse’s White Palace, giving a facelift to the Royal Mausoleum, construction of the Osu Community Library, construction of modern borehole pipes in four quarters which include Kinkawe, Ashante, Alata and Anorhor respectively.

Nii Dowuona VI has also taken bold steps to solicit the support of investors to leverage state assets in favour of his people and has also launched the Osu Mantse Community Development Initiative (OMANCODI), a community-based initiative aimed at supporting the national government in the socio-economic improvement of the Osu state.

The areas of focus for this programme are Health, Education, Agriculture, and Real Estate Development.

Other achievements include the establishment of a Traditional Council, refurbishment of the OsuMantse Palace, and the establishment of the Osu Educational Fund, the settling of the more than 60-year-old chieftaincy dispute in Osu, as well as organizing a befitting burial for the five major late chiefs of Osu namely Nii Nortey Dowuona III (aka Mantse Nortey Kwashie 1916 - 1931), Mantse Nii Noi Owuo II – 1931 – 1949; Nii Noi Dowuona IV (aka Noi Roman – 1951 - 1962); Nii Narteh Dowuona V – 1963 – 1969; and Mantse Nii Nortei Owuo III – aka Jonathan – 1970 – 1982.

Under His reign, the Osu Stool was elevated to Paramount Status on the 27th of April, 2012.

This brought Osu to greater prominence in the hierarchy of traditional areas in Ghana, and gave the Osu Traditional Area a greater say in its affairs. Thus Nii Okwei Kinka Dowuona VI has since been a Member of the National House of Chiefs.