Students of the Presbyterian University-Ghana, on Friday, October 24, joined Okuapehene Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III and his cabinet to celebrate the Akuapem Odwira Festival.
This year’s Odwira Festival is very unique and significant to the people of Akuapeman, as it marks 199 years since its inception in 1826.
The aim of the student body of the Presbyterian University-Ghana in Akropong, in participating in this year’s Odwira Festival, was to learn about the customs, traditions, and heritage of the Akuapem Traditional Council.
Speaking to journalists, the President of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the University, Bless Kwabla Gbadago, entreated the youth of the country to get involved in festival activities to enable them to preserve our rich heritage.
According to him, the strength of every nation depends on its youth force, and when they engage in festival events, it will help Ghana sustain its cultural values for the unborn generation.
Mr. Gbadago added that festivals bring unity, development, and open up business avenues for the indigenes, allowing them to sell pure water, food, and fruits, among other things, to participants ultimately boosting the local economy.
The Akuapem Odwira Festival 2025 is themed: “Preserving Our Heritage; Securing Our Future.”
Mr. Gbadago added that when young people embrace Ghanaian festivals, our heritage will not perish; rather, it will become beneficial for future generations.
He used the opportunity to advise the youth of this country to refrain from anything regarding chieftaincy disputes and allow traditional leaders to resolve their differences, so that Ghana can continue to enjoy the peace God has bestowed on us.
By // Kontihen Kofi Oboh.
Source// Obohnewsonline.com.
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