Ada launches 88th Asafotufiami competition with name for peace, justice, and unity
By Bob Roco ROMEO
The 88th version of the Ada Asafotufiami Competition has been formally launched- with a robust name for peace, justice, and unity to stay the muse of Ada’s growth.
Talking on the press launch, held on the Ada Conventional Council Corridor, Chairman of the Asafotufiami Planning Committee, Nene Agudey Obichere III, rallied the folks of the standard space to replicate on their wealthy historical past and embrace the values which have sustained them by means of generations.
Nene Obichere emphasised that the launch was not simply the beginning of one other competition, however a second to replicate on the deep values that maintain the Ada folks collectively.
“Peace, justice, and unity will not be simply beliefs. They’re the dwelling, respiratory pillars of Ada’s progress,” he stated.
Moreover, he reminded the gathering that the Competition honours the sacrifices of their ancestors, who endured hardships and fought in main battles reminiscent of Torjuenya, Adidome, and Kantamanso.
“Our forefathers fought for a homeland the place the Volta River meets the ocean. Their braveness and unity introduced us right here,” he stated.
Nene Obichere introduced this 12 months’s theme as “Peace. Justice. Unity: The Pillars of Ada’s Progress”, and urged the residents to dwell out the theme of their every day lives.
“Allow us to be peacemakers at house, on our farms, and in our workplaces. Allow us to demand equity and openness in our governance methods, and above all, allow us to keep united- irrespective of our clan or the place we come from.”
He referred to as on all clans- Adi, Lomo, Korley, Okumo, Kabu, Agudey, and Ofoe- to see themselves as one folks: Adali.
“Allow us to welcome our brothers and sisters from Accra, Nungua, and even the diaspora with open arms,” he added.
The planning committee chair additionally inspired the folks of Ada to work in the direction of a brighter future. He described the imaginative and prescient of Ada as a high vacation spot for tourism, a contemporary hub for salt manufacturing, and a fertile land for agriculture and innovation. “Collectively, we are able to construct an industrialised, resilient, and affluent Ada,” he additionally stated.
Moreover, he outlined the principle actions scheduled for this 12 months’s celebration, which can happen from 1st to eighth August 2025.
The competition will function conventional rites, candlelight processions, a homecoming float generally known as Soobi-Soobi, a go to to Aplaneaye, a durbar of chiefs, a cultural expo, and a music live performance supported by Onua TV. It should additionally embody enterprise and youth boards targeted on entrepreneurship and funding.
Nonetheless, he warned towards the misuse of the Asafotufiami model. “We welcome real partnerships, however we is not going to tolerate ambush advertising or unauthorised use of our competition’s identify,” he stated.
He added {that a} activity drive might be fashioned in partnership with the District Meeting to strictly monitor and implement this.
Nene Obichere, expressed deep gratitude to the competition’s headline sponsor, Electrochem Ghana Restricted, for his or her efforts in modernising salt manufacturing at Songor and supporting group growth.
He additionally thanked different key sponsors reminiscent of Liberty Industries (Kpoo Keke), Premium Motors, Ramani Distribution, Interplast Ghana, Slydoncee, Aqua Safari Resort, Ecozoil Restricted, Volta River Authority, the Minerals Earnings Funding Fund (MIIF), and MTN Ghana.
The committee additionally acknowledged its media companions, together with Onua TV, Onua FM, Obonu TV, Obonu FM, Eagle FM, Radio Ada, Okorli FM, and others, for sharing the Ada story with the world.
Furthermore, he inspired everybody to rise as ambassadors of peace, advocates for justice, and champions of unity.
“Let our laughter echo throughout the estuary. Let our prayers rise just like the morning mist. Let our united footsteps resound from Treasure Island by means of Heartland to each nook of our homeland,” he famous.
“Lengthy dwell Ada! Lengthy dwell Asafotufiami! Oklibone!”
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