Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has officially launched the 17th edition of PANAFEST and Emancipation Day 2025, in a grand ceremony held today in the Central Region.
The festival, which commemorates the enduring struggles of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, also serves to celebrate Ghana’s vibrant cultural heritage and strengthen the bond between the nation and the global African diaspora.
In her address at the durbar, the Vice President called on Ghanaians and members of the diaspora to remember the painful history of enslavement, and to take ownership of their narrative as a guide toward progress and unity.
She emphasized the importance of resisting all forms of oppression, reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to freedom.
Professor Opoku-Agyemang also highlighted the crucial role of young people in shaping Ghana’s future.
She called for youth-centered policies and stronger investments in the empowerment, education, and development of the country’s youth.
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