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The 75th anniversary celebration of the late ‘Amantiremanmienu’, Nana Ofori Atta I, has officially been launched by the royal family of Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area. The launching was led by Barima Kwaku Duah, Etwienanahene, a grandson of the late Chief, who doubles as the Chairman of the planning committee for the celebration.
Speaking at the forum at Ofori Panin Fie, kyebi, Barima Kwaku Duah said, the celebration is scheduled for a week to portray the good legacies of Amantiremanmienu, Nana Ofori Atta I and will commence on Friday, August 17th, 2018 where Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, Okyenhene, with all citizens of Akyem Abuakwa will be in Black Cloth to mourn his grandfather whose legacy has gained recognition of the people of Akyem Abuakwa and beyond.
On Monday, August 20th 2018, Okyeman Kanea, Professor Robert Yaw Addo Fening, will lead a memorial lecture of Amantiremanmienu, Nana Ofori Atta I at Accra International Conference Center, 5:30pm prompt. On the same day, President of the Republic, H.E Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo-Addo will relaunch Akyem Abuakwa 1700 – 1943 book, titled Nana Ofori Atta I from Ofori Panin to Sir Ofori Atta and opening of exhibition will be done by Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, Okyenhene.
Wednesday August 22nd, 2018, Nana Adutwumwaa Dokua, Okyenhemaa will also host a women’s meeting at Ofori Panin Fie, Kyebi, 10am and will be unveiling of exhibition by Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin at Ofori Panin Fie, Kyebi by 4:30pm. Amantiremanmienu, Nana Ofori Atta I documentary will be premier at 6pm, Ofori Panin Fie, kyebi.
The grand durbar is slated for Thursday August 23rd, 2018 at Eseho, Kyebi. Where Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, will join Asona Piesie, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin to climax the Okyeman Hero, his grandfather Nana Ofori Atta I.
Friday August 24th, 2018, there will be a dedication and donation of the Amantiremanmienu, Nana Ofori Atta, Okyenhene High Court Complex at Kyebi and Her Ladyship Sophia Akuffo, Chief Justice will be the special guest. On the same day, there will be a Susu Biribi Gospel Rock Show at 7pm, Eseho-kyebi.
There will be a guided tour of exhibition at Ofori Panin Fie, Kyebi and at 2pm there will be a soccer tournament and after which the Susu Biribi Highlife and Hiplife concert take over at 8pm, Eseho – Kyebi.
The 75th anniversary celebration of Amantiremanmienu, Nana Ofori Atta I will end on Sunday August 26th, 2018, with Thanksgiving and Intercessional service at Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Ebenezer Congregation, Obroni Krom, kyebi at 9am prompt.
Barima Kwaku Duah, Etwienanahene and Chairman of the planning committee urged all Akyem Abuakwa citizens to participate in the historical celebration of the grate hero of Akyem.
By: Radio1News|Ghana
