Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has underscored the significant role celebrating festivals plays in preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage.
Dr. Bawumia, speaking at Nandom in the Upper West Region during the Kakube Festival’s 23rd edition launch, noted that such festivals hold a “special place in the rich tapestry of Ghana’s cultural heritage” – and therefore urged the promotion of festivals to preserve Ghana’s rich culture and also promote development.
He remarked: “As we gather here amid the vibrant display of tradition and culture, it is important to recognise the invaluable role festivals like Kakube play in preserving our heritage.
“Festivals hold a special place in the rich tapestry of Ghana’s cultural heritage. They serve as a testament to our reverence for tradition, unity and the preservation of our unique customs which bind us together as a nation.”
While commending the chiefs and people of Nandom Traditional Area for upholding the Kabuke Festival’s celebration, Dr. Bawumia also entreated that opportunities in celebrating festivals be utilised to bring more benefits for the people.
“These occasions not only celebrate our past but also serve as platforms to chart the course for our future. They are opportunities to reflect on our achievements, acknowledge our challenges and renew our commitment to progress and development,” he said.
“We gather here not merely to revel in festivities but also to reiterate our unwavering commitment to fostering peace, enhancing unity and propelling development in our beloved nation.”
With disturbances in nearby Burkina Faso, Dr. Bawumia called on all in the area and beyond to safeguard the peace in Ghana so as to ensure continuous development.
“Peace is the cornerstone upon which progress and prosperity are built. It is incumbent upon each of us to safeguard this invaluable asset. Let us embrace dialogue, understanding and tolerance in resolving differences, nurturing an environment where peace flourishes and endures across our communities.”
“Unity stands as our strength. Together, united in purpose, we are a formidable force capable of surmounting any challenge. Let us embrace diversity, leverage our collective strengths and stand shoulder-to-shoulder in the pursuit of our shared aspirations.”
Dr. Bawumia also called for continuous investment in education, noting that it represents a brighter pathway for generations.
Also, present at the ceremony were the Member of Parliament (MP) for Nandom Constituency, Ambrose Dery – who is also the Minister for Interior; National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ayesu Ntim; former General Secretary of the NPP, Kwabena Agyapong; and Upper West Regional Minister, Hafiz Bin Salih.
