Don't let partisan politics to divide you - Chief tells community

Bamiri (B/A), Aug 27, GNA - Nana Obiri Yeboah Kokroko II, Tuntuhene of Techiman Traditional area and chief of Bamiri has urged his people not to be divided by partisan politics. He advised them to remain united and gear their efforts to initiate development programmes. Nana Obiri was speaking at his palace at the end of a three-day annual Munufie Yam festival in the area. He expressed concern about how partisan politics had created factions among the people in parts of the country and expressed the hope that such "a calamity" would not befall his people, as that would retard progress.

Nana Obiri advised the people to register with the National Health Insurance Scheme for their health security. He appealed to parents to invest in the education of their children so they could become responsible leaders, adding that with the government's capitation grants to schools, no parent should allow a child to stay at home during school hours. Nana Obiri advised the youth to take their education seriously and shun social vices such as alcoholism, taking of hard drugs and pre-marital sex. "As future leaders of Bamiri, you should live above reproach and acquire high knowledge that would enable you to continue with the development of this community and for the benefit of posterity", the chief added. Mr. John Kwasi Kwao, Assembly Member, commended the people for their support and cooperation throughout the 12 years that he had been in office. He paid special tribute to the Chief, elders, other opinion leaders and members of the unit committee for their support. Mr. Kwao urged the people to extend such love, support and cooperation to his successor.

Nana Yaa Agyapomaa, Queen mother, expressed regret about the low level of female education in the area and called on parents to support and encourage their girls to pursue higher education. She advised them to minimise their expenditure on clothing and social activities and rather to invest their resources in the education of their children. "Parents should monitor the activities of their children so they could check them against falling into the hands of bad and irresponsible peer groups", the queen mother said. Mr. Stephen Takyi, aspiring Assembly Member, called on the chief and his elders at the palace during the festival and wished the people well in the celebration and also formally introduced himself.