By Evans Worlanyo Ameamu
Keta (VR), Nov. 2, GNA – Thousands of residents and citizens of Anloland in the Volta Region have participated in the 2024 Anlo Hogbetsotso health walk at Keta, as part of activities lined up for this year’s Hogbetsotso festival.
The exercise, which was characterised by ‘jama’ songs and musical interludes from various youth groups, commenced from the premises of Keta based Jubilee Radio at about 0530 hours and ended at Palace Beach Resort, at Keta Central at about 0845 hours.
The walk, which spanned three hours was organised by 2024 Hogbetsotso festival planning committee and was in collaboration with Jubilee Radio, and partnered by MTN Ghana, New Crystal Health Service Limited and the Ghana Health Service.
Other partners included the Ghana Ambulance Service, National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Electoral Commission, Keta and Amegashie family of Palace Beach Resort.
Mr Reuben Dzidodo Adjahoe, the Programmes Manager at Jubilee Radio, who is also Hogbetsotso planning committee member, in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, said the walk was mega and massive, aimed to promote health among the people.
“We thank God for another successful Hogbetsotso health walk, and this year’s activities were massive, we really appreciate everybody’s efforts for this great turnout,” he stated.
He commended physical tacticians, led by Mr Daniel Kovor, a Physical Education Teacher at the Keta Business College, who guided the crowd after the walk in various aerobic exercises and displays at the beach.
He disclosed that participants competed in other games which include tug of peace, flip the bottle, playing of card, Footvolley ball, Volleyball, and traditional wrestling.
“All participants received different forms of awards such as a certificate, medals, plaque and undisclosed among of money and l commended Togbi Amegashie family for supporting the event with a trophy and medals for traditional wrestlers.”
Some participants GNA engaged expressed satisfaction about the events and thanked the planning committee for a well organised event whilst many others expected more successful events in the subsequent years.
Some dignitaries, who also took part in the health walk were Togbi Agbeshie Awusu II, Awadada of Anlo State, Evangelist Mawuanorkplim, CEO of Jubilee Radio, Mr Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, MP of Keta, Assembly members, among others.
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