Suma-Ahenkro launches Akwantukese

Suma-Ahenkro (B/A), Feb. 2, GNA - The 2016 Akwantukese of the chiefs and people of Suma Traditional Area has been launched at Suma-Ahenkro in the Jaman North District of Brong-Ahafo Region.

Speaking at the launch of the festival, on Sunday, Odeneho Dr. Affram Brempong III, the paramount chief of the area, announced that the week-long event would bring together the leaders of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to foster tolerance and peace as the nation approached the Election 2016.

He stated: 'What matters is not a political party that wins the elections, but the political party that ensures that Ghanaians are able to realise their hopes and aspirations in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility'.

Odeneho Dr. Brempong said it was the duty of traditional rulers to assist in the promotion of tolerance and peaceful co-existence for a sustainable national development.

He said Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the presidential candidate of the NPP had been invited as a special guest of honour to the Adinkra durbar of the festival scheduled for Friday, March 18.

The Adinkra durbar is the first of its kind and would be attended by Nana Kwasi Adinkra Agyemang, the Gyamanhene in the Republic of la Cote D'Ivoire, as well as eminent traditional rulers in Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire.

Odeneho Dr. Brempong said another durbar slated for Saturday, March 19, to climax the festival, and would be attended by President John Dramani Mahama as the special guest of honour.

He said former Presidents Jerry John Rawlings and John Agyekum Kufuor would grace the festival, while other dignitaries who had contributed immensely to the socio-economic progress of Suma would be honoured at the festival.

Mr. Siaka Stevens, the NPP Member of Parliament for Jaman North Constituency, in an interview, advised the youth not to allow themselves to be used by politicians to disturb the peace of the nation before, during and after the general election.

GNA