The Bissa community in Cape Coast is set to install Ibrahim Mahama Salifu Sewuni as their new chief following the passing of Kir Mohammed Mumuni Zaare.
Mr Sewuni will be invested with the title of Kir at a ceremony scheduled for Saturday, 2 November, at the Amamoma Community Park in the Central regional capital.
He becomes the third successive Bissa chief to lead the community in Cape Coast after taking his oath and perform customary rites before elders, in accordance to Bissa tradition.
The ceremony comes as one of the momontous occasion for Bissas in the diaspora to extend their influemce and contribution towards the Development of the country.
List of activities have been earmarked to in the run up to the Grand Durbar, which is expected to draw guests from across Ghana, including traditional rulers, government officials, and Bissa communities from other regions, highlighting the importance of preserving cultural heritage while fostering unity in diversity.
On the eve of the installation will be a cultural performance where the Bissa youth will showcase the vibrant “Konni” dance.
The energetic dance, accompanied by traditional drums and songs, is a significant part of Bissa cultural expression.
After Saturday’s ceremony, Kir Sewuni automatically becomes a menmber of the Central regional Council of Bissa Chiefs
The Bissa people, though originally from Ghana’s Upper East Region, have established a significant presence in Cape Coast where they have made substantial contributions to development and social cohesion.