The Upper East Regional Minister, Stephen Yakubu, has called for unity among the people of the Upper East Region.
Speaking at the 66th Independence Day anniversary at the St. John’s or Ramsey Park in Bolgatanga, Mr. Yakubu said there is a need to unite in order to foster the needed development in the region.
This year’s independence day anniversary is under the theme “Our Unity, Our Strength, Our Purpose.” In his address, the Upper East regional minister noted that the history of Ghana’s independence and that of many African countries was founded on the principles of social cohesion and national unity.
According to him, Upper Easterners should rise above political and sectarian differences and come together for the growth and development of the region.
“No nation develops without national unity. Let us therefore rise above political and sectarian differences and reason together in pursuit of our common interests on matters that concern us as a region. Our social fabric must be kept together for proper social conduct. We may have our differences in terms of style, belief, and wishes, but what binds us together is far greater and more important. We have to unite and close our ranks as a region and come together as a solid force to chart a sound social discourse that would be firmly anchored by the spirit of our founding.”
The 66th Independence Day parade saw all security personnel from the various security emergencies. Eight senior high schools, five private junior high schools, eleven public junior high schools, five private primary schools, and eleven public primary schools have participated in the parade to commemorate the day.
The independence day in Bolgatanga saw the presence of the Bolgatanga municipal Chief Executive Rex Asanga, assembly members from the municipality, heads of departments in the region, chiefs, and various religious leaders participating in the event.
Source:A1Radioonline.Com|101.1MHZ|David Azure| Bolgatanga|
