![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3GxYeH7o1zi_KHD3SUHnrwXEwZjslKAjwJGBTUu-CPfeQtVdy4VcbpJ7lYg49n_2ZAU9yVtN654SILz_T41Ay3nQmcjEQ6XhPAfXwbSzTbPSWI6xLH27BY_H_1wOR14rrJiQtpQZPGM/s320/984788119_683108.jpg) |
The NPP disappointed gurus |
Drama
unfolded at this year’s Oguaa Fetu Afahye Festival celebrated by the
chiefs and people of Cape Coast when New Patriotic Party (NPP) gurus who
were delegated by the party’s flagbearer, Nana Akufo Addo, to witness
the occasion were not offered seats.
The disappointed gurus
included former Member of Parliament (MP) for Mfantseman West Stephen
Asamoah Boateng aka Asabee, former Attorney General Joe Ghartey,
aspiring MP for Cape Coast Alfred Kodwo Thompson, as well as the Central
regional secretary of the party, Kwamena Duncan.
Briefing Daily
Guide, an eyewitness said the gurus, dressed in their black and white
kente cloths, arrived at the durbar grounds around 12:30pm.
They
then got seated but unfortunately, one of the traditional chiefs told
them to vacate the seats since they only made provision for former
President John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo.
The
delegation, which looked disappointed, according to Daily Guide source,
had no option but to look for seats elsewhere but again, they were asked
to vacate them.
They finally found seats in the midst of the
crowd, a situation which, according to information, compelled people who
observed the scene to lambast the planning committee.Addressing the
gathering, President John Dramani Mahama expressed worry over the death
of the late President John Evans Atta Mills and promised to ensure that
all projects embarked on by the late president are duly completed.
He thanked the people of Cape Coast for the rousing support they gave him when he visited the town during his ‘Thank You Tour’.
Speaking
on the theme for the occasion, ‘The Asafo Companies, The Past, Present
And The Future’, President Mahama called on the traditional council and
leaders of the various Asafo companies to outline strategies to educate
and enlighten the youth on the cultural practices and customs of the
area.
He also called on the youth to desist from acts of
commotion to ensure total peace before, during and after the December
general elections.
On his part, the Omanhen of Oguaa Traditional
Area, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, charged President Mahama to honour his
promise by constructing the Kotokuraba Market complex and the Cape Coast
Stadium before he left office.
Osabarima also appealed to
parents and members of the various Asafo companies to involve their
children in all traditional activities in order for them to know their
roots as Africans.
The paramount chief asked President Mahama
to consider Vice President Paa Kwesi Amissah-Arthur as his running mate
in memory of the late President Mills.
Later, President Mahama cut a tape to officially name some streets in the area after President Mills.
DAILY GUIDE can state on authority that this year’s festival recorded low patronage.
The
paper also observed that chiefs were not made to be carried in
palanquins because certain rituals were not performed due to the death
of the late president as most of government officials were spotted
wearing black and red attires since the durbar coincided with the 40
days celebration of the late president.
It will be recalled that
last year’s Oguaa Fetu Afahye Festival celebration was nearly marred
when NPP gurus who attended the festival at Jubilee Park were prevented
by a special aide to the late president, Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, from
going to exchange greetings with the chiefs. The gurus were also not
recognised. |
|
|
|
|
No comments:
Post a Comment