No Rivalry Between Ewes, Asantes | General News

The Asantehene and Awomefia have debunked what they described as misconceptions created by politicians and different individuals with parochial pursuits that; the 2 kingdoms are enemies.

According to the 2 monarchs, the Anlos and the Asantes have all the time been associates and have a bond that spans centuries.

However, it's the political and different pursuits of individuals hoping to learn from destabilizing them which have orchestrated the thought of ​​rivalry amongst them and Ghanaians at giant.

The two, set the report straight when the Asantehene, Otumfour Osei Tutu II joined the Awoamefia of the Anlo State, Torgbui Sri III to rejoice this 12 months's Hogbetsotso Festival.

Hogbetsotso means Exodus because it commemorates the journey of the Anlos and plenty of Ewes from Nortsie within the Republic of Togo many centuries in the past.

The pageant was instituted 60 years in the past and is all the time climaxed in Anloga, the ancestral capital of the Anlo individuals. The Anlo individuals span 36 cities in 6 districts within the Volta Region.

This 12 months's celebration is on the theme “60 Years of Anlo Hogbetsotso Za: Uniting for development, sustaining our unique cultural commonwealth for future generations.”

The Asantehene in his speech declared that the Asante-Anlo alliance which was struck in 1869 nonetheless stands. He, subsequently, declared that “Asante stands together in friendship and solidarity with Anlo in the spirit and letter of the alliance signed by our ancestors.”

He added that since Asanteman doesn't return on his phrases and doesn't renege on his dedication, because the bond of the 2 kingdoms was, so shall or not it's in the present day and ceaselessly.

It is because of this that Asanteman has an Anloga Divison in his kingdom as a part of measures to make sure all ethnic teams in Asante are properly represented in decision-making and handled equally.

Despite these collaborations and initiatives, it's unlucky that the excesses of recent politics have spilled over to distort the normal and true relationship between ethnic teams within the nation.

The Awomefia of Anlo, Torgbui Sri III in responding additionally careworn that the time has come for the little children of Anlo to return to phrases with the truth that Ewes and Asantes and for that matter, Akans are one individuals.

He careworn that conventional leaders should do properly to steer by instance to make sure Ghanaians rise above political variations and deal with one another with respect and love.

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II counseled the Awomefia and Anlo State for remaining good allies with the Gas. He additionally recounted the long-standing relationship and added that conventional leaders are key in making certain unity, peace, and growth in Ghana.

The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia additionally counseled the monarchs for main the best way and strengthening the bonds and unity amongst Ghanaians.

He acknowledged the present financial challenges going through the nation however assured that the government is doing the whole lot in its energy to enhance the scenario.

Be that as it could, he enumerates the a number of initiatives of the government. Some of those embrace Free SHS, 1 district 1 manufacturing unit, crops for meals, and jobs amongst others.

For some cause, among the crowd had been unenthusiastic by the narration as they declare it's changing into a cliche.

Also, in attendance was a delegation of the Kwahumanhene and Ewefiaga of Togo, Torgbi Agorkoli IV from Notsie.

This 12 months's Hogbetsotso has been described by many as the largest with 1000's of individuals thronging the Keta and Anlo districts, the melting pot of the celebrations.

To additional strengthen the band between Asanteman and Anlo, the Asantehene offered a stool with a silver emblem of the Asante Kingdom on it. He additionally offered one other reward packaged in a field engraved with the Asante emblem.