By: Robert Ayanful.
The Bankumhen of Agona Asafo in the Central Region, Nana Motto Katakyi Ababio Pemsan IX and the head of the Royal Asona no. 1 Clan, Ebusuapanyin Yaw Fred Appiah, who is also the Chairman of the Akwambo Planning Committee have appealed to members of the Clan, both home and abroad, to contribute to the expansion and renovation of the palace to befits the status that it deserves.
They made the appeal during the fortification of the royal Asona Stool as part of rituals to celebrate this year’s annual Akwambo festival of the town.
According to them, the construction of an ultra modern storey palace has become necessary, so as to be able to accommodate the ever increasing number of the members of the Clan during such occasions.
They have therefore called for support from the members of the Clan, either in cash or in kind, to execute the project.
The Chief, Nana Motto Katakyi Ababio Pemsan further advocated for the reintroduction of cultural practices and norms in the school curriculum for the younger generation to appreciate their identity.
In a related development, the Guantuahen of the town, Nana Kwesi Tenkorang II has also urged Ghanaians to demystify the perception created about cultural practices and norms that it is fetish, and advised people to participate in their various festivals.
He said culture identifies every particular group of people, and therefore refusing to participate in it means the loss of ones identity.
He made the admonishing during the performance of traditional rituals to fortify the royal Aboradze Clan Stool as part of this year’s annual Akwambo festival celebration of the town.
He pointed out that the ritual is not only meant to remember their ancestors, but also to connect with them for their continuous protection.
According to him, culture is historic, and therefore must be protected and sustained for generations unborn.