Esiama Palace Launches Centenary Celebration and 2026 Kundu Festival, Calling for Greater Chieftaincy Support and Land Reforms.


                Story by Azaglo Michael 


ESIAMA — The Esiama Palace has officially launched its centenary celebration alongside the 2026 Kundu Festival, calling for strengthened partnerships between the central government and traditional authorities to enhance local governance and community development.


Speaking to the press during the launch, the Chief of Esiama, Nana Ainoo Kwagyan III, emphasized the pivotal role traditional leaders play in national stability. 


 Chief of Esiama, Nana Ainoo Kwagyan III,


He urged the government to accord the chieftaincy institution the necessary attention and resource support, noting that effective land governance at the state level depends heavily on local traditional control.


Key Initiatives and Demands

Land Dispute Resolution: Nana Ainoo Kwagyan III outlined plans to enhance the chieftaincy system by deepening public education on land ownership and administration. This initiative aims to curb recurring land disputes among community members and traditional authorities. He also advocated for an increase in legal practitioners specializing in land law to resolve conflicts before they escalate.




Infrastructure and Palace Restoration: The Esiamahene appealed for government financial assistance to rehabilitate aging facilities within the chief’s palace and upgrade critical public infrastructure across the community.


Cultural Preservation: A primary objective of the combined centenary and festival launch is to safeguard the cultural identity and heritage bequeathed by the ancestors of Esiama while drawing national attention to the community's developmental needs.


Government Response and Shared Responsibility

Delivering a statement on behalf of Hon. Elvis Ankrah from the Office of the President, Rev. Kafui Yamadi highlighted the educational value of the festival. He noted that the celebration would help educate the youth on their cultural identity, fostering unity regardless of individual religious affiliations.


Hon. Elvis Ankrah from the Office of the President, Rev. Kafui Yamadi 


Rev. Yamadi reaffirmed the government's commitment to collaborating with traditional authorities to ensure long-term regional stability. Addressing the ongoing challenge of illegal mining (galamsey), he stressed that combating the menace requires a collective effort from both government bodies and local communities rather than relying solely on state intervention.

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