Lower Manya Krobo MP boosts Ngmayem Festival with substantial donations and support

Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, the Member of Parliament for Lower Manya Krobo who doubles as the Deputy Minister for the Interior, has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to cultural preservation and community development with significant contributions towards the successful celebration of this year’s Ngmayem Festival.

His generosity also extended to the vital Yokama Program, an initiative dedicated to community upliftment.

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‎In a comprehensive gesture aimed at promoting the rich heritage and supporting traditional authorities, Okletey Terlabi presented a substantial package of items and funds to the Paramount Chief and the Manya Krobo Traditional Council for the upcoming Ngmayem Festival.

The donation included 20 bags of rice, several gallons of cooking oil, a cattle for slaughter, and assorted alcoholic beverages, essential provisions for the large-scale annual celebration.

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‎Beyond the material supplies, Okletey Terlabi also contributed a significant cash amount of GH₵10,000, specifically designated for the Ngmayem Festival. In a further display of his dedication to community welfare, he added GH₵5,000 to support the Yokama Program, an initiative crucial for sustained communal progress.

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‎During the presentation, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi underscored the profound importance of the Ngmayem Festival. “As part of my commitment to promoting our rich heritage and supporting our traditional authorities, I made a presentation to the Paramount Chief and the Manya Krobo Traditional Council towards this year’s Ngmayem Festival,” he stated.

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‎He further emphasised that the Ngmayem Festival transcends mere celebration, serving as a powerful emblem of unity, identity, and gratitude for the Krobo people. "The Ngmayem Festival remains an important symbol of our unity, identity, and gratitude. Let us all come together to celebrate peacefully and showcase the beauty of our culture," Okletey Terlabi urged, calling for a harmonious and vibrant observance of the annual harvest festival.

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‎The Ngmayem Festival, celebrated annually by the Krobo people, is a sacred period of thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest and prayers for prosperity in the coming year. Okletey Terlabi's substantial support highlights his dedication to preserving and advancing the cultural legacy and ensuring the well-being of his constituents.

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‎These significant contributions from the MP are expected to considerably bolster the preparations and execution of the festival, ensuring a memorable and culturally enriching experience for all participants and observers in the Lower Manya Krobo constituency and beyond.