Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has described this year’s Oguaa Fetu Afahye as more than a festival, calling it “an affirmation of identity, a homecoming, and a powerful testimony to the wisdom and strength of our forebears.”
Her message was delivered on her behalf by Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo at the grand durbar of the festival in Cape Coast.
The Vice President reminded chiefs, elders, and citizens of the Oguaa Traditional Area of the cultural richness, spiritual strength, and unity that have sustained the Fante people through generations.
The Fetu Afahye, celebrated annually in Cape Coast, is a time for cleansing the land, giving thanks to the gods and ancestors, and reconnecting communities both at home and abroad.
This year’s theme, “Unity and Development Through Our Culture,” aligned with the Vice President’s call for cultural pride, shared progress, and national unity.
She commended the Omanhen of Oguaa, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, for his leadership in preserving traditions while adapting to modern challenges.
Calling on the youth, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged them to go beyond donning cultural attire during festivals:
“Let us live the values of our culture, respect, resilience, and responsibility every day,” she said.
She also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting tourism, creative arts, traditional leadership, and cultural preservation as pillars of national development.
The durbar brought together dignitaries from across Ghana, members of the diplomatic corps, parliamentarians, traditional rulers, tourists, and indigenes of Cape Coast, including many from the diaspora.
As the streets lit up with colourful clothing, drumming, and rituals, one message echoed throughout: Fetu Afahye is not just a celebration, it is a living legacy of pride, unity, and purpose.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
