The Paramount Chief of the Edina Traditional Area, Nana Kwadwo Conduah VI, have led a procession of chiefs in a palanquin to the durbar grounds as part of the climax of the Bakatue festival.
The festival, celebrated in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality of the Central Region, had a theme focused on promoting local industries and youth employment.
The durbar, characterized by vibrant displays of tradition and culture, featured Asafo dances and attracted a diverse audience from within and outside the country.
In his address, Nana Kwadwo Conduah VI expressed gratitude to the ancestors and residents of the area for their support throughout his 25-year reign.
He also acknowledged the government’s role in the construction of the Elmina Fishing Harbor, emphasizing its potential to boost economic activities in the region.
Nana Kwadwo Conduah VI called on the government to facilitate the dredging of the Brenya Lagoon in Elmina, complementing the fishing harbor project and enhancing the tourism and fishing prospects of the area. He also appealed for a review of the law on transshipment (“saiko”) to recognize its positive impact on local fishing communities.
Additionally, Nana Kwadwo Conduah VI urged the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipal Assembly to collaborate with the Edina Traditional Council in regulating the allocation of spots for kiosks and other facilities to ensure planned development and promote Edina as a preferred tourism destination.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammi Awuku, representing Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, encouraged corporate bodies and individuals to partner with the government in providing employment opportunities for the youth.
He also assured that the appeal for dredging the Benya Lagoon would be forwarded to the government for consideration.