Some of the dignitaries captured at the festival
Over the weekend, the people of Akuapem celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Odwira Festival at Akropong-Akuapem, with the Okuapehene calling for unity, peace and collective action to secure the future of the traditional area.
The celebration was held under the theme, “200 Years of Odwira: Honouring Our Heritage, Securing Our Future.”
The Odwira Festival is celebrated annually to mark the new yam harvest and commemorate the victory of Akuapem forces over the Ashanti army at the Battle of Akantamanso in 1826.
Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, accompanied by his daughter, Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, and other members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), joined the people of Akuapem to celebrate the Odwira Festival.
The former president was met with cheers from the people upon his arrival at the festival grounds.
He subsequently paid homage to the chiefs and elders of the traditional area as part of the celebrations.
The former president was seen in the company of the Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku; his daughter, Gyankroma Akufo-Addo; former Lands Minister Samuel Abu Jinapor; and other leading members of the NPP.
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The occasion was also graced by traditional leaders, including the Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin.
The Okuapehene, Oseadeyo Kwasi Akuffo III, expressed gratitude to the ancestors and deities for guiding and protecting the people of Akuapem over the past 200 years.
He also acknowledged the support of the Okyehene, traditional authorities, well-wishers and others who contributed to the progress of Okuapemman and participated in the bicentenary celebrations.
Reflecting on the history of the festival, the Okuapehene recalled the courage of the ancestors at the Battle of Akantamanso, saying their sacrifices laid the foundation for the Odwira Festival as celebrated today.
He said the festival provides an opportunity for sons and daughters of Akuapem, including those living outside the traditional area, to return home, strengthen family ties and contribute to the development of the community.
Oseadeyo Akuffo III urged the people of Okuapemman to put aside their differences and work together to advance the development of the traditional area.
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