King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II known in private life as Dr. Kelvin Nii Tackie Abia, holds the esteemed title of Ga Mantse the king of the Ga Traditional Area in southern Ghana.
10 June 1994
Dr. Abia’s educational background is impressive, with an MBA in Strategic Management & Consulting from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), School of Business. He also holds an International Business Certificate on culture from KNUST, certificates in marketing and cleaning science from Johannesburg, South Africa, and a Bachelor of Arts from KNUST. His diverse qualifications underscore his capability to lead and innovate.
1 July 1997
He is the founder of Keeda Production Ltd.Worked on part-time Basis, under Icon communication Limited, for Millicom Ghana Ltd ( TIGO) as promoters of the then 'Mobitel Star Call' in the Ashanti region.
1 July 2002
National board for small scale industry.Advisor to the Liberal Studies Department Of Kumasi Polytechnic. Taught (lectured) entrepreneurship at Kumasi Polytechnic and the Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science and Technology (KNUST).
1 July 2009
He was the Director for African Motion Corporation (AMC)African Motion Corporation (AMC),Owners Of The Promotional Rights To The Re-contruction Of The New Kejetia Markets.
1 July 2010
He was the Publicity Director for County Development Contracts Limited.Responsibilities included establishing links with the local media and provide regular reports and press releases on CDCL activities.
10 June 2012
In 2012, he was selected as the running mate by Mr. Jacob Osei Yeboah (JOY), an independent presidential candidate in the 2012 Presidential Election. This political involvement highlights his engagement in national affairs and his commitment to broader societal issues.
1 July 2014
He coordinated local partners for CONTRATA BRAZIL on the redevelopment project of the Kumasi Central Market.
18 June 2020
A ceremony in the capital on Saturday, May 9, 2020, marked the completion of the installation process for a new Ga Mantse, with Dr. Kelvin Tackie Abia Tackie being officially outdoors as King.This event follows a 16-year dispute among various factions claiming the throne, which often resulted in tensions and conflicts.
18 June 2022
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II of the Ga People in Accra, Ghana, visited the Ooni of Ife in Osun State, Nigeria, in a visit titled "Homecoming."King Tsuru II and his entourage described the visit as a significant step in tracing their roots to Ile-Ife as one of its numerous descendants.
10 June 2024
As the founder of Aenon Artisanal Mining Limited, a small-scale mining company with concessions in Bibiani in the Western Region, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has demonstrated entrepreneurial success. His business ventures provide a foundation of experience that he brings to his royal duties.
10 June 2024
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II’s leadership is expected to uphold the traditions and culture of the Ga people while navigating the complexities of modern governance and development. His coronation, conducted with traditional pomp by the Ga Paramount Stool Dzasetse (Principal Kingmaker) Dr. Nii Tetteh Kwei II, alongside a host of Dzasefoi (Kingmakers) and other traditional leaders, adhered strictly to customary and traditional requirements.
10 June 2024
As Ga Mantse, his role extends beyond symbolic cultural heritage; it serves as a pivotal point for community leadership and representation. King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II is anticipated to be a beacon of progress, melding tradition with modernity to foster development and unity among the Ga people.
10 June 2024
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, visited the King of the Ga State, Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra on Sunday, June 9, 2024. The visit is part of the activities marking a historic occasion for the King of Asante.
18 June 2024
The late Dr. Ebenezer Nii Armah Tackie, father of Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, was interred in a private burial on Saturday at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra, following traditional rites.Dr. Tackie was a former Dean of the Faculty of Environmental and Development Studies and Head of the Department of Architecture at KNUST in Kumasi.
18 June 2024
The Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, visited Kumasi to attend the 25th anniversary celebration of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, King of the Asante Kingdom.