By Dennis Peprah, GNA
Sunyani, Aug. 20, GNA – All is set for the
commemoration of the 60th anniversary celebration of the creation of the
then Brong-Ahafo Region.
Before the region was divided into three,
history shows that Brong-Ahafo was carved out from the then Western Ashanti on
April 14, 1959 and named after the dominant and native inhabitants – the Bonos
and Ahafos, mainly Akans.
According to traditional authorities in the
area, though the region had been separated to push forward development, the
people remain united, thus the need for the celebration to reminisce lessons
from the past, possibly strategise towards the realisation of the aspirations
for the separation of the region.
To make it successful, the Bono, Bono East
and Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs had set up a Planning Committee, chaired by
Professor Christopher Ameyaw-Akumfi, a former Minister of Education, during
ex-President John Agyekum Kufuor’s administration, to plan for the anniversary,
expected to commence in September.
Other members of the Committee comprise two
representatives from each of the three regions, traditional authorities and the
media.
It also has a representative of Abibirem
Communications, the event organisers as well as a representative of the Bono
Regional Coordinating Council, representing the three administrative regions.
Addressing a press conference in Sunyani to
outline activities lined up, Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi, who is also a former Member
of Parliament (MP) explained the anniversary would highlight, for the benefit
of future generations, achievements and developments in the region.
Speaking on the theme for the anniversary
“United in Separation for Progress”, Prof. Ameyaw-Akumfi said “the ties that
bind the people are not severed and even in the separation our long-cherished
unity remains undisturbed and we are still needed in our various expertise to
promote development”.
He called on every citizen of Bono and Ahafo
and indeed all Ghanaians and friends of Ghana as well as corporate
organisations to support and make the celebration successful.
Key events for the celebration include
symposium, quiz competition and a grand durbar to climax it.
The symposium, which would highlight the
history and achievements of the then Brong-Ahafo and showcase the endowments of
the three new regions is scheduled for September 11 at the Auditorium of the
Sunyani Technical University.
GNA
