By Vincent Agandaa Ayindoo, GNA
Kintampo (Bono East), Nov. 07, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has called for unity in diversity among Ghanaians, stressing that sustained peace remains a prerequisite for accelerated national development.
The President made the call in a speech read on his behalf by Mr Francis Owusu Antwi, Bono East Regional Minister, at a durbar to climax the 2026 Yam Festival (PEDIA) of the chiefs and people of Mo at Kintampo in the Bono East Region.
The festival was held on the theme: “Rebuilding Our Cultural Heritage: Preserving Our Roots, Shaping Our Future.”
President Mahama urged the people to preserve their cultural heritage while embracing development and supporting initiatives aimed at improving their socio-economic wellbeing.
He assured the people that the Government remained committed to implementing its 24-hour economy policy and announced that construction of a 24-hour economy market at Kintampo would commence soon.
The President also announced that a Farmer Service Centre had already been established in Kintampo to provide farmers with agricultural inputs and other support services to enhance productivity.
Nana Kwaku Dankwa III, Overlord of the Mo Traditional Council, called for strengthened peace, unity and social cohesion among the people.
He urged residents to support development initiatives in the area, emphasising that culture and tradition remained critical tools for promoting sustainable development.
The Overlord further appealed to the people to support the efforts of the Mo Traditional Council toward the advancement of development in the traditional area.
Mr Joseph Kwame Kumah, Member of Parliament for the Kintampo North Constituency, also called on the people to support the area’s development agenda.
He expressed appreciation to the chiefs and people for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to work diligently to address the area’s emerging development challenges.
During a fundraising event held as part of the celebration, the Bono East Regional offices of the National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party donated GH¢50,000 and GH¢2,000 respectively towards development projects in the area.
GNA
Edited by Dennis Peprah/Lydia Kukua Asamoah
07 November 2026
Reporter: Vincent Agandaa Ayindoo