Deputy Black Stars captain and Arsenal star, Thomas Partey has been installed as the development chief of the Krobo Traditional area.
Krobo Odumase is a town and capital of Lower Manya Krobo Municipal District in the Eastern Region of Ghana and the birthplace of Partey.
Partey's enstooling is an act to honour his football exploits which have sold a good name of the community.
He is also being honoured for the Thomas Partey Foundation, established in 2021, with the purpose of supporting talented but underprivileged young footballers to make it to the world stage.
He is also being honoured for the Thomas Partey Foundation established in 2021, with the purpose of supporting talented but underprivileged young footballers to make it to the world stage.
The enstooling ceremony was done at the premises of the Chief of the Krobo Municipal District, Nene Sakite II. To him, Partey should be a source of inspiration to children in the area.
"I invited Thomas back home so our young children can see the end result of hard work, perseverance and discipline. I want them to know humility is important to unlock talent and potential."
The title of 'Mahefalor' was conferred on the midfielder to signify he is the defender of the Kroboland.
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