Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang returned to the Bono East Region on Saturday, where she pledged government commitment to minimising post-harvest losses and boosting agricultural productivity under the flagship Feed Ghana programme.
The Vice President made the pledge at the grand climax of the Meko Bono Homecoming and Festival 2026 in Atebubu, where she was received with traditional pomp and pageantry.
Agricultural Revival Plans Unveiled
Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang assured the farming communities of the Bono East Region that the government is acting to improve their livelihoods. "We hear your concerns, and we are acting," she told the cheering crowd. "Through the Feed Ghana initiative, we are not only minimising post-harvest losses but also improving general agricultural productivity to create more jobs and generate substantial wealth for our people."
The Vice President's address struck a chord with the thousands of farmers gathered, who have long grappled with the challenge of losing significant portions of their harvest to poor storage and logistical constraints.
Cultural Significance of the Festival
Beyond the political messaging, the Vice President took time to underscore the cultural significance of the Meko Bono festival, which has grown into a vital platform for celebrating the rich Bono heritage, reconnecting the diaspora with their roots, and fostering partnerships for tourism, investment, and community development. She admonished the people to let the festival serve as a vessel for preserving history and tradition through togetherness.
HRM Ohempon Dr Yeboah Asiamah, the Atebubumanhene and Chairman of the Meko Bono Advisory Board, welcomed the Vice President and the thousands of visitors with open arms. In his address, the Paramount Chief emphasised the festival's growing relevance as more than a cultural showcase, but a strategic vehicle for sustainable community development.
Bono Chiefs Rally for Development
Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Dr Nana Agyemang Badu II, President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, lauded the remarkable cohesion displayed by the Bono people, describing their togetherness as a shining example worthy of emulation across the nation. "The togetherness we see here today is not by chance; it is the result of shared values and mutual respect," he remarked. "This is the kind of unity that builds nations, and I call on all Ghanaians to learn from the Bono example."
The festival grounds in Atebubu came alive with breathtaking cultural displays that captivated the Vice President and all in attendance. The thunderous rhythms of Fontomfrom drums filled the air, while gracefully choreographed Adowa dancers mesmerised onlookers with their intricate footwork and vibrant regalia.
A Future Built on Heritage
As the sun dipped below the horizon over Atebubu, it was clear that the Meko Bono Homecoming 2026 had achieved far more than a cultural reunion. With the Vice President's agricultural assurances and the chiefs' rallying calls for unity, the people of Atebubu left the festival grounds not just with memories of a spectacular celebration, but with renewed hope for a future built on the solid foundation of their illustrious heritage.
Source: Joy Online
