The South Dayi District on Sunday 6th of March, 2022 celebrated the 65th Independence Day on the theme ” Working Together, Bouncing Back Better” at Tongor-Tsanakpe Basic School Park with a colourful parade.
In attendance were the DCE , Hon. Godwin Kwame Dadzawa, the MP, Hon. Rockson Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor, the DCD, Mr. Nathaniel Adzotor, the Queen Mother of Tongor-Tsanakpe, Mamagã Tormelo, Former DCE, Hon. Woyram Boachie-Danquah, District Education Director, Mr. Victor Kovey,Hon. Assembly members, Heads of Department of the District Assembly, Elders of Tongor- Tsanakpe, Staff of Education Directorate, Security Agencies , the Ambulance Services, the Clergy, Contingents of various Schools , media, Farmers, Okada Riders,Traders and Community members of Tongor-Tsanakpe.
In her brief welcome address, the Queen Mother of Tongor-Tsanakpe, Mamagã Tormelo expressed gratitude to the DCE, Hon. Godwin Kwame Dadzawa for choosing Tongor-Tsanakpe to host the celebration of the 65th Independence Day. Mamagã Tormelo wished for unity and peaceful coexistence among the Political Parties , Chiefs, religious leaders and citizens in the District. Mamagã Tormelo finally recognized the good work and efforts of the DCE, Hon. Godwin Kwame Dadzawa and the Member of Parliament , Hon. Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor in bringing development to the District.
The District Chief Executive, Hon. Godwin Kwame Dadzawa in his speech said he was highly honoured and privileged to address this important commemorative gathering as we celebrate the 65th independence anniversary of our dear nation Ghana. The DCE, Hon. Godwin Dadzawa further said that, the national celebration this year was being held at Cape coast in the Central Region of Ghana where His Excellency the President would be addressing the nation. The DCE, Hon. Dadzawa said last year it was an exception due to the ravaging spread of the second wave of COVID-19. He said he was indeed glad and thankful to God that we are able to mark this day as we usually do.
The DCE said the theme ” Working Together, Bouncing Back Better” resonates with the times and Seasons we find ourselves as a nation and was very apt, appropriate and timely.
He further said working together meant departing from our Parochial ideas, views and interests and pursue what would benefit the larger Society and the need to desist from extremism and forge greater collaboration for possible convergence. Hon. DCE said Ghana abounds in both natural and human resources and if harnessed and used effectively and efficiently with a common Purpose in mind, there is no height they cannot achieve as a nation.
The DCE said working together must not be seen as action to be taken only at the national level rather, must in fact begin from the family, Society and constituency levels. He said it is the cumulative effect of our working together at the lower levels that would reflect at the national level. The DCE said it therefore behoves us as a people to work together as Politicians, Religious Bodies, Civil Society Organizations and ordinary citizens with this right attitude.
The DCE used the opportunity to remind the school children that, they are the future leaders, however, the road to this role is through hard work ,discipline, humility, determination and perseverance.
In conclusion, the DCE parted the shoulders of the security agencies for their efforts at ensuring a colorful ceremony as well as the school children, the cadet Corps, the Traditional Leaders and the general public for their support over the years and particularly availing themselves of the program. The DCE noted that the Independence Day celebration would be rotated in the District from community to community, therefore next year’s celebration will take place at Peki-Dzake.
The celebration was graced with musical interlude and cultural performance from Tongor Tsanakpe Cultural Group as well as a vibrant and patriotic match past by contingents of various schools and some worker groups.
Source: Sdd_Information Department
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