Former Member of Parliament for Suhum constituency in the Eastern Region, Oboafo Kwadjo Asante, has stated that unity is the most essential commodity in every association.
Speaking at the launch of the Friends of Oboafo Kwadjo Asante Welfare Fund in Suhum, he said unity is the pivot of the sustainability of every growing association.
The Oboafo Kwadjo Asante Welfare Fund is aimed at providing financial support to its members during challenging times.
Kwadjo Asante, who serves as the association’s patron, emphasized that the group was not created to score political points in the constituency but rather to assist its members financially in times of critical need.
The former Suhum MP and patron of the association also admonished members to attend meetings and pay their dues regularly so the group can accumulate enough funds to achieve its intended purpose.
“In doing so, it would help the association grow and also provide support to the members on time when something unexpectedly occurs to them,” he noted.
The secretary of the association, Isaac Boateng, added that the group was established to support its members when unforeseen challenges arise and they require financial assistance.
He urged Ghanaians to join at least one association so that in times of difficulty, they can receive help without resorting to begging for alms.
He explained that this initiative is intended to offer hope to members when they face hardship.
The Suhum Hemaa, Nana Bensua Arko, who graced the occasion, commended the leadership of the association for instituting such a welfare fund to provide financial relief to its members in times of need.
The Friends of Oboafo Welfare Fund aims to donate ¢10,000 to any member who loses a parent, to support funeral expenses, among other benefits.
Reacting to the initiative, Nana Bensua Arko said funerals are expensive, and such an amount will help reduce the financial burden on bereaved families.
By // Kontihen Kofi Oboh
By// Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
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