A culturally vibrant ambiance radiated through this year’s Oguaa Fetu Afahye, graced by a multitude from diverse parts of the world during its climax on Saturday.
It was all glitz, glamour and class as the dais of the eminent Chief, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, was resplendent with gold ornaments and special kente designs among other regalia.
Notable political figures in the New Patriotic Party were led by Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to grace the event occasion.
The entourage included Dr Mathew Opoku- Prempeh, the running-mate to the NPP Flagbearer, Mr Justin Frimpong Kodua, National Secretary of the NPP, Nana Boakye, National Organiser, Mrs Justina Marigold Assan, Central Regional Minister, and Mr Simon Osei Mensah, the Ashanti Regional Minister.
Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Running Mate to the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, Members of Parliament and Regional executives were also present to give their support.
Themed: ‘Honouring the City of Firsts
; Our Community, Our Future,’ the 60th anniversary celebration coincided with the 25th anniversary of the enstoolment of Osabarimba Kwesi Atta II, the Omanhen of Oguaa Traditional Area.
In contrast to previous celebrations, this year’s event seemed to have garnered substantial interest from both locals and those from the diaspora, drawn by the presence of the Asantehene.
The festival pays tribute to the 17th Century Fetu or Effutu Kingdom located 19 kilometers inland.
Leading up to the climax of the festival, a variety of cultural showcases were held to commemorate a plentiful harvest season and to thank the 77 deities of the Oguaa Traditional Area for their generosity and prosperity.
Before the grand durbar, chiefs and queen mothers bedecked in magnificent traditional regalia, embarked on a procession in their elaborately decorated palanquins.
They were accompanied by the seven Asafo companies, displaying their traditional colours as they paraded the streets of the city, through the Mfantsipim School ju
nction before converging at the Jubilee Park for the grand durbar.
Source: Ghana News Agency