King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II (born Kelvin Nii Tackie Abia; 2 August 1971) is the Gã Mantse of the Ga State [4] enstooled on 9 May 2020.[5][6][7]
| King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II | |
|---|---|
| Gã Mantse | |
 | |
| Gã Mantse | |
| Reign | 9 May 2020 – present |
| Coronation | 9 May 2020 |
| Predecessor | Nii Amugi II |
| Born | Kelvin Nii Tackie Abia[1] 2 August 1971[2] Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana |
| Father | Prince Ebenezer Nii Armah Tackie[3] |
Early life and education
editKing Tackie Teiko Tsuru II was born as Kelvin Nii Tackie Abia in Accra[8] on 2 August 1971 to Dr. Ebenezer Nii Armah Tackie. He had his secondary education at Ghana Secondary School in Koforidua.[9] He holds a Bachelor of Arts and an MBA from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.[10] He also holds a PhD. from the University of California.
Gã Manste (2020–present)
editKelvin Nii Tackie Abia was enstooled as Gã Mantse of the Ga-Mashie people on 9 May 2020.[11] He is also the President of the Ga Traditional Council.[12][13] In October 2025, he pledged to support the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) as they mark their golden jubilee.[14]
Career
editHe began his career as a researcher and assistant director at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. He was also the founder of Keeda Production Limited, while serving as a resource person and advisor to the Liberal Studies department at Kumasi Technical University and a lecturer at KNUST.[15] He also served as a running mate to Jacob Osei Yeboah as an independent candidate in the 2012 Presidential election.[16]
Controversies
editIn June 2025, the Court of Appeal in Kumasi ruled to announce King Tackie Adama Latse II as the legitimated Ga Mantse.[17] A counter ruling, the Supreme Court of Ghana presided over by Justice Pwamang unanimously ruled against the judgement of the Kumasi High Court and reinstated him as the legitimate Ga Mantse.[18]
References
edit- ↑ "New Ga Mantse installed". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana.
- ↑ "Ga Mantse marks 53rd birthday with Christian, Muslim prayers - Chief Imam calls for peaceful elections". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana.
- ↑ "Father of Ga Mantse goes home today". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana.
- ↑ "King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga leader bridging tradition and modernity". Ghana Remembers.
- ↑ "Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II on "Sunday Night": a profile". Asaase Radio.
- ↑ "Ga Manste's family history tied to Asante King". My Joy Online.
- ↑ "UPSA Vice Chancellor pays homage to Ga Manste". UPSA. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
- ↑ "I never thought that I'd be Paramount Chief – Ga Mantse". My Joy Online.
- ↑ "GHANASS marks 80th Anniversary with call for aid to address infrastructural deficit". Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.
- ↑ "King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga leader bridging tradition and modernity". Ghana Remembers.
- ↑ "King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II outdoored as new Ga Mantse". My Joy Online.
- ↑ "Ga Mantse calls on citizens to resist illegal arms acquisition | United Nations Development Programme". UNDP. Retrieved 2023-11-03.
- ↑ Acquah, Edward (2021-10-05). "Ga Mantse sworn in as President of Ga Traditional Council". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
- ↑ "Ga Mantse pledges support for MUSIGA's 50th anniversary celebrations".
- ↑ "King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II". Ghana Remembers.
- ↑ "revealed-ga mantse was once a running mate". CheckOutGhana.
- ↑ "Court of Appeal Affirms Boni King Tackie Adama Latse II as Legitimate Ga Mantse | News Ghana". www.newsghana.com.gh/. 2025-06-12. Retrieved 2025-10-14.
- ↑ "Supreme Court reaffirms King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II as legitimate Ga Mantse". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-10-14.