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The President of the National Council of Wangara Chiefs in Ghana, Masaba Yussif Coulibaly Fanyinamah III, has called for peace and unity among the people of Kintampo, emphasizing that development in the municipality and its surrounding communities depends on these values.
He made the appeal during the 2025 Benkadi Kurubi Festival, held under the theme, “Restarting the Spirit, Rekindling the Legacy.” The festival attracted dignitaries and officials, including the Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, Hon. Joseph Kwame Kumah, the Kintampo North Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Isaac Donkor, as well as Wangara Chiefs from across Ghana, among others.
Addressing the gathering, Masaba Yussif Coulibaly Fanyinamah III reminded the community of the importance of peace. He also raised concerns about the impact of illicit drugs on the youth.
“I want to remind all of us here that without peace, there will be no development, so I will use this opportunity to appeal to the youth to prioritize peace not only in Kintampo but across the Bono East Region and Ghana at large.
“What I have realized is that one of the major reasons the youth get weak early is due to the intake of illicit drugs, which is a very bad habit that they need to stop in order to organize their life.”
Masaba Yussif Coulibaly Fanyinamah III, stressed on the critical role of the youth as future leaders, stating that “The youth are the future leaders of this country, and what will become of us as a country if we lose our youth to drugs? I will appeal to government to put in adequate measures to curb this menace and also urge the youth to stay away from illicit drugs.”
He once again reiterates that peace and unity form the foundation of development in any community. “I once again want to say that peace and unity are the foundations of development in any community.”
The Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, Hon. Joseph Kumah, speaking at the 2025 Benkadi Kurubi Festival, noted that the festival is the fourth to be celebrated in this municipality this year, highlighting the peaceful nature of Kintampo and its surrounding communities. He disclosed that Kintampo is preserving and showcasing Ghana’s rich and diverse culture.
“When it comes to the preservation and portraying of Ghana’s rich and diverse culture, Kintampo plays a very crucial role. The Benkadi Kurubi Festival is the fourth festival being celebrated in the municipality this year, and all of this is possible due to the peace and unity we are enjoying in Kintampo. I will use this opportunity to commend our revered traditional leaders for their roles in maintaining the peace of the community.”
Hon. Joseph Kumah commended the Bono East Regional Minister, Hon. Francis Owusu Antwi, for fostering harmony across the region. “Our Regional Minister, Hon. Francis Owusu Antwi, has also played a critical role in mitigating chieftaincy disputes in the region. During his last briefing on the floor of Parliament, he made it clear that he has visited all the paramountcies in the region and has put in place adequate measures to resolve all outstanding chieftaincy disputes.”
The Municipal Chief Executive for Kintampo North, Hon. Isaac Donkor, on his part lauded the theme of this year’s Benkadi Kurubi Festival, ‘Restarting the Spirit, Rekindling the Legacy,’ noting that it encourages reflection on our identity and the values that unite us as a people.
“We could not have chosen a better theme than the one we have selected: “Restarting the Spirit, Rekindling the Legacy.” This year’s theme reminds us to pause and reflect on who we are and the values that tie us together as one people.
“In a world that is constantly changing, we must occasionally reset our spirits to reconnect with the virtues of unity, integrity, hard work, and peaceful coexistence that define us as one people. The Benkadi Kurubi Festival has always been a symbol of unity, where differences are set aside and communities come together as one.”
He urged participants to renew their commitment to peace, dialogue, and mutual respect. He further explained that rekindling the legacy involves honoring the sacrifices, achievements, and wisdom of our ancestors.
“As we celebrate, let us renew our commitment to peace, dialogue, and mutual respect for one another, these are the qualities that will sustain the progress we seek in our communities and in Ghana as a whole.
“Rekindling the legacy means honoring the sacrifices, achievements, and wisdom of our ancestors. It means passing on to the younger generation a heritage that is not only preserved but continually strengthened, as we are witnessing now in this beautiful and colorful garden.”
Source: Ghanaweb.mobi
