A new Bissa chief has been installed in Offinso, following the death of his predecessor, who served the community for more than three decades.
Mohammed Haruna Dabre, 52, succeeds his elder brother Iddrissu Haruna Dabre, who ruled for 32 years until his death.
The installation ceremony, held on Sunday, featured traditional Bissa customs and was attended by community members.
Haruna Dabre, a businessman and father of four, is expected to continue his brother’s legacy of promoting unity within the Bissa community, which has grown substantially in the region through trade and commerce.
The new chief, who is married with one wife, assumes leadership at a time when traditional authorities play a crucial role in community development and cultural preservation, particularly for migrant communities seeking to maintain their identity while integrating into their adopted home.
The Bissa community, despite originally hailing from the Upper East Region of Ghana, has established a significant presence in the Ashanti Region through decades of migration and settlement.
Their integration into the region’s social fabric highlights Ghana’s cultural diversity and internal migration patterns.
They have become an integral part of the Ashanti Region’s commercial and social landscape while maintaining their rich cultural heritage.
During the colourful ceremony, he pledged to build upon the foundation laid by his predecessor in fostering Bissa unity and development while strengthening ties with their Ashanti hosts.