{"id":3150,"date":"2024-03-10T09:52:14","date_gmt":"2024-03-10T09:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aksda.gov.gh\/?p=3150"},"modified":"2024-04-04T11:24:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T11:24:09","slug":"afigya-kwabre-south-celebrates-67th-independence-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/aksda.gov.gh\/index.php\/2024\/03\/10\/afigya-kwabre-south-celebrates-67th-independence-day\/","title":{"rendered":"AFIGYA KWABRE SOUTH CELEBRATES 67TH INDEPENDENCE DAY"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Afigya Kwabre South district joined the celebration of the sixty-seventh independence day in a grand style under the theme “Our Pride Our Democracy”. The memorable occasion took place at Afrancho School Park.<\/span><\/div>\n
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In his speech, the District Chief Executive, Hon APC acknowledges the progress of the economy. He applauded the traditional authorities as well as the other dignitaries\u2019 presence.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mr. Adu Poku Christian said the NPP government has made tremendous achievements by eradicating poverty through its progressive flagship programs such as Free Senior High School (FSHS), Planting for Foods and Jobs, One District One Factory, and others.<\/div>\n
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He emphasized that the Planting for Foods and Jobs as a flagship program has been a game changer in the Agricultural sector, which has increased food production as well as food security. He also added that the Agenda 111 initiative by President Akufo Addo aims at constructing 111 District Hospitals throughout the country to improve access to healthcare.<\/div>\n
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Moreover, he touted how he came into the game of politics as a teacher who hailed from Afrancho. As his final Independence Day celebration as a DCE, he stated the reason behind this year\u2019s celebration at Afrancho, the gateway to the Afigya Kwabre South District. He seizes the opportunity to introduce the NPP Parliamentary Candidate for the Constituency, Hon. DalMata Ama Appianimaa Salam who also hails from Afrancho Community.<\/div>\n
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\u201cI come from Afrancho and I\u2019m proud of that. I have taught in Afrancho for so many years. I\u2019m thrilled to say through hard work and dedication, I have become the DCE for this District. Since this is my last Independence Day celebration as the DCE, I need to celebrate it in my hometown as the national one is ongoing at Koforidua, where the President of the republic is there now,\u201d he reiterated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Hon. APC called on the public to make the December 7th polls peaceful and successful but urged the public to desist from any violent activity.<\/div>\n
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On his part, Nana Asumadu Poku Ababio, the Chief of Afrancho (Afranchohene) called for development for Afrancho and its surrounding communities. He urged Ghanaians to make the December 7 polls violence-free and successful election.<\/div>\n
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However, Krobo Model School emerged as the winner of the match pass, followed by Afrancho D\/A JSS which took the second position, and Precious International School, which placed third.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Awards were presented to the winning schools whilst certificates of participation were given to the participating schools.<\/div>\n
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At the presence were Nananom, the coordinating Director, Heads of Department, the District Education Director, Staff of the Assembly, members of the community as well as the media.<\/div>\n
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