On the “Kwabena Yam Festival” at Akokoa traditional land,the Chief of Akokoa and the Nifahene of Atebubu Traditional Area in the Bono East Region,Nana Owusu Sah Kofi II, has appealed to the Inspector General of Police, Regional Minister,Hon Francis Owusu Antwi to construct a police post in the area to address the increasing spate of crime in the area since Akokoa is the center of Atebubu Amantin Municipality.
According to him, fast sprawling development of settlements and commercial properties in the area has opened it up to crime including armed robbery.
He said the community has made available of land and building for officers who will be deployed to serve in the Akokoa community.
The Chief, Nana Owusu Sah Kofi II and people of Akokoa in the Atebubu Amantin Municipality of the Bono East Region have made a passionate appeal to the government through the Municipal Chief Executive,Hon Thomas Masuid to provide them with potable water since they have no source of drinking water in the Community.
The only source of drinking water for the Akokoa Community is a muddy stream and self-dug manhole.
The puberty rite is a life ceremony held to recognize the young man has the ability and qualifications to enter the community, which is a widespread cultural phenomenon. Because The puberty rite has a long history in many countries, children and parents will hold a grand ceremony for it. In essence, “puberty rite” is a series of rituals for a young person to face the mission in adult society in the future. Through this ritual, it proved that they have entered the rank of adult from a teenager.
The Kontihene Hemaa (sub-Queen)Nana Yaa Abrafi stated that, accordingly,it obtain all kinds of power within the adult society, especially the marriage or sexual relationship power.
Nana Yaa Abrafi on interview with journalist after the “Kwabena Yam Festival” about puberty rite (BRAGRO),she emphasized that, puberty rites(BRAGRO) are important for marking the transition from childhood to adulthood, providing cultural and social preparation for new roles, preserving traditions, strengthening community bonds, and guiding moral and spiritual development. They prepare individuals for responsibilities such as marriage and family life, and help transmit cultural knowledge and values across generations.
On a education side,Sanaa Hemaa(sub-Queen)of Akokoa Traditional land advise parents to educate their wards and stop concentrating on fashion asserts, like funeral clothes, wedding and engagement materials which is very unnecessary.
Nana Yeboah Asiamah Asieduwaa,the Sanaa Hemaa added that,
parents in Ghana, especially Akokoa community must actively support their wards’ education to ensure quality outcomes, as parental involvement significantly boosts academic performance, attendance, and overall school success.
According to her some parents, due to factors like low literacy levels or lack of awareness of their role don’t know how they can contribute to their ward’s quality education and provide a conducive learning environment.
Nana Asieduwaa explore that, parents must nsure their child has a quiet place to study and has the necessary school supplies.
She lamented that,Education is a crucial investment for a secure future and meaningful contribution to national development.
Source :www.kumasimail.com /Oheneba Kesse
