Anomabu presents its programme for Ghana's Jubilee Celebration

Accra, Jan. 8, GNA - Memorial plaques to honour three heroes of Anomabu in the Central Region, for the great and exemplary contributions made to the country, would be unveiled on February 24, by President John Agyekum Kufuor as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of nationhood. They are Dr Kwegyir Aggrey, the visionary philosopher and educationist, George Ekem-Furgesson, the celebrated surveyor, credited with the survey of the area that became the Gold Coast and Nana Amoonoo V, the Anomabu chief, who led other traditional rulers in the Colony to sign the Bond of 1844.

The programme is the baby of the Anomabu Traditional Council. A delegation of chiefs and some prominent personalities from the area including the Omanhene, Kantamanto Amoonoo X1, Peter Cardinal Appiah-Turkson, Archbishop of Cape Coast and Mrs Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie, a Member of the Council of State, on Monday called on President Kufuor at the Castle, Osu to present to him the programme dubbed: 93Anomabu @ 50".

Nana Ato Arthur, Central Regional Minister and Mr Sampson Kwaku Boafo, Minister for Chieftaincy and Culture, accompanied them. Nana Adjiri Aggrey, Mpontuhene, who acted as spokesperson, said the area had played a significant role in the country's history and that it was only proper, that it was brought out, as the nation celebrated the important landmark of 50 years of political independence. He said the occasion would also be used to honour President Kufuor for his leadership that had restored the national pride and brought hope to the country.

President Kufuor said Anomabu must have something the nation should be proud of.

He noted that apart from the three notable personalities, it had also produced key people like Cardinal Appiah-Turkson, the first Ghanaian to be appointed a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, and Mr Kofi Annan, the immediate past United Nations Secretary-General. President Kufuor gave an assurance that he would lead a high level government delegation to attend the ceremony.