Akwamu Chiefs rejects renaming of Adomi Railway Station

Akwamu, Eastern Region, Ghana - October 31, 2024 -The Akwamu Traditional Council has strongly opposed the proposed renaming of the Adomi Railway Station to Juapong Station.

Paramount Chief Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III expressed his dissatisfaction with the move, emphasizing the cultural significance of the Adomi name.

The council demands restoration of the original name, warning that they will use all legitimate means to resist the change.

Chief Akoto III stated in an exclusive interview with Channel One News that; “Today is a special day because we heard bad news…We all know this railway line that comes from Tema, through Akwamu land to Mpakadan, which is also Akwamu. The main issue we have is the naming of the Juapong Railway station instead of Adomi.

“Our case is very simple, the Railway Minister, the Railway Development Authority and everybody knows that where they are trying to name Juapong Station is Adomi station. Adomi is Akwamu and all of us know that is Akwamu land. We don’t know when the Adomi Railway was changed to Juapong Railway station. We were not consulted.

“All that we are saying is that the status quo needs to be restored. The ministry and the government agencies that look over these railay activities, can’t take Akwamus for granted, we won’t agree. We are telling the government emphatically that we won’t agree, no,'' he stated.

Source: Lead News Online