President Nana Akufo-Addo and Former President John Dramani Mahama are expected to join chiefs and people in Akyem Land to mark the 20th anniversary of the overlord of the Akyem Abuakwa traditional Area Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Kyebi in the Abuakwa South Municipality of the Eastern Region.
Over a hundred chiefs from Akyem Land and other Traditional councils are expected to celebrate the 20th anniversary since the ascension to the throne by the Okyehene, His Majesty Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II.
On October 4, 1999, the Okyenhene was enstooled as the 35th Chief of Akyem Abuakwa to succeed his late brother, Osagyefo Kuntunkunuku.
Before the ground durbar and dinner, Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II toured some selected towns under his jurisdiction in the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional area of the Eastern Region.
A total of 52 medical officers accompanied him to some of the towns to offer free health screening and health insurance for the people.
He said his tour had centered on the key message of unity and peaceful co-existence among the chiefs and the people of the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area.
He noted that no community could witness any meaningful development without quality education and, therefore, urged parents and guardians to take advantage of the government’s free SHS program to enable their children and wards to pursue further education after completing basic school.
Osagyefuo Ofori Panin expressed concern over the fact that while technology had offered the opportunity for research, creativity, and innovation, some youth of today put the Internet to negative use.
He urged such youth to have a change of attitude.
Source: Kofi Atakora
