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A scene from the launch<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The chiefs and people of Effutu Traditional Area have officially launched this year\u2019s edition of the annual Aboakyer festival at Winneba in the Central Region.<\/p>\n

The festival, which is on the theme: \u201cPromoting tradition and development through Aboakyer celebration,\u201d would commence on Saturday, April 27 and climax on Saturday, May 4 with a grand durbar.<\/p>\n

Some of the activities lined up include a gospel musical show and clean-up exercise at various communities and homes.<\/p>\n

Others are a health walk, regatta, tug-of-war, marathon race, bicycle racing, football tournament, cooking competition and parading of gods by the two Asafo Companies.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the launch, Nenyi Ghartey VII, Omanhene of the Effutu Traditional Area, urged collective efforts towards sustaining peaceful cohabitation, especially amidst the political climate leading up to the general elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cLet us start putting our houses, environment, and resources in order for the celebration. Let the Guan spirit in us drive the celebration, because we are noted to be highly hospitable, loving and caring, and that must be our hallmark for the festival.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe should be more united than ever, to enjoy the peace we have built and the solidarity that comes with it, especially during the general elections. Let us not do anything that will jeaopardise the peace in this country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He emphasised the financial benefits of the occasion, stating that Effutu Aboakyer provides a thriving market for companies looking to interact with the locals and support the festival\u2019s success.<\/p>\n

\u201cEffutu Aboakyer provides the greatest excitement and traditions. Our high customer base offers a fantastic market for enterprises,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He urged service providers in the hospitality industry in the area to let their services be excellent to boost the local economy, and called on the business community to support the celebration.<\/p>\n

On his part, Alhaji Zubairu Kassim, the Effutu Municipal Chief Executive, assured the chief and people of Effutu of the assembly\u2019s commitment to support the traditional council for a peaceful and successful celebration.<\/p>\n

He advised the people to sidestep any nefarious activity that would mar the celebration.<\/p>\n

The Effutu State celebrates the festival annually as a moral and spiritual obligation to their ancestors, deities and the land.<\/p>\n

GNA<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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