All Is Set For The 2026 Annual Yam Festival In Abura Egyirkrom.
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All Is Set For The 2026 Annual Yam Festival In Abura Egyirkrom.
Story By: Isaac Ochem (Okyem) The chiefs, elders and opinion leaders in Abura Egyirkrom of the Abura State Traditional Council led by Nana Egyir VIII, the Odzikro of Abura Egyirkrom and Akyeresuahen of the Abura Traditional State in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese district of the central region. Nananom are calling
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All Is Set For The 2026 Annual Yam Festival In Abura Egyirkrom.
Story By: Isaac Ochem (Okyem) The chiefs, elders and opinion leaders in Abura Egyirkrom of the Abura State Traditional Council led by Nana Egyir VIII, the Odzikro of Abura Egyirkrom and Akyeresuahen of the Abura Traditional State in the Abura Asebu Kwamankese district of the central region. Nananom are calling
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