Osie Adza Tekpor VII launches 2026 Avatime Amu festival

The Paramount Chief of the Avatime Traditional Area, Osie Adza Tekpor VII, has officially launched the 2026 Avatime Amu Festival, a major cultural and agricultural celebration. The event, which centers on the promotion of indigenous brown rice known as Amu and the area's unique heritage, serves as a strategic rallying point for community development. During the launch ceremony, the chief emphasized that the festival is not merely a celebration of tradition but a dedicated effort to showcase the area's potential for eco-tourism and agricultural investment.

Addressing gathered stakeholders and community members, Osie Adza Tekpor VII made a formal appeal to the government for the urgent rehabilitation of roads linking various communities within the Avatime area. He pointed out that the dilapidated state of the road network continues to stifle economic growth and discourages tourists from visiting the region’s scenic mountainous landscapes. According to the Paramount Chief, improved infrastructure is a prerequisite for unlocking the full economic benefits of the festival and the region’s unique agricultural output.

The 2026 edition of the festival is also designed to address critical social needs, specifically in the education sector. The Paramount Chief announced that a primary objective of the upcoming festivities will be to raise funds for the construction and improvement of educational infrastructure throughout the traditional area. This developmental focus was echoed by Supreme Court Justice Senyo Dzamefe, who also spoke at the event, urging the people of Avatime to maintain unity and foster a spirit of sustainable development as they prepare for the main celebration.

As preparations for the 2026 event begin, the traditional council aims to position Avatime as a premier destination for cultural and ecological tourism. By integrating agricultural promotion with infrastructure advocacy, the leadership hopes to create a blueprint for community-led growth. The Amu Festival continues to be a vital platform for preserving the unique identity of the Avatime people while addressing the contemporary economic challenges facing the traditional area.