Anloga: The Lower Town Axim and Nsein Traditional Council has showcased the rich and unique culture of the chiefs and people of the area with a call for cultural renaissance. Cultural renaissance, the celebrants observed, would preserve their indigenous traditional culture from becoming extinct to climax this year's heritage month celebration.
According to Ghana News Agency, this year's celebration, themed 'Protecting the Clean Environment Inherited from the Forefathers of Lower Town Axim and Nsein - A Collective Responsibility', was attended by a cross-section of members of all the seven clans, divisional chiefs and queen mothers, indigenes of the area, politicians, the media, and security agencies. The event brought together all seven clans, highlighting their unique history, local food, totems, and special traits identifying people within the clans. It also featured indigenous cultural displays and dance ensembles, fostering a sense of unity, love, and social cohesion.
Speaking at a grand durbar to climax the celebration at Atweabanso, where the ancestors of Nsein first settled, Awulae Agyefi Kwame II, the Paramount Chief of the Lower Town Axim and Nsein Traditional Area, emphasized the uniqueness of their traditions, customs, and norms. He encouraged each traditional ruler to sustain the annual celebration to preserve their culture, history, and traditions for future generations. Awulae Agyefi Kwame II, who is also the President of the Lower Town Axim and Nsein Traditional Council, noted the gradual decline of indigenous culture and urged chiefs and queen mothers to revive what their ancestors had bequeathed to them.
Mr. Herbert Kuah Dickson, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of the Nzema-East Municipal Assembly, commended Awulae Agyefi Kwame II for fostering love and unity within his traditional council by bringing all seven clans under his jurisdiction together to showcase their rich indigenous Ghanaian culture. He remarked that since his assumption of office, the Nsein Traditional Council has enjoyed peace and stability without conflict. Mr. Dickson emphasized the major role traditional rulers play in protecting the land and environment and praised Awulae Agyefi Kwame II for launching a non-government organization to fight illegal mining activities, known locally as galamsey.
He highlighted that protecting the land is a collective responsibility, with traditional rulers leading the effort. The MCE reminded the chiefs to ensure that no river bodies or forests are within mining concessions before permits are granted to mining companies. He also urged the chiefs to monitor the operations of mining companies to ensure compliance with established boundaries. Mr. Dickson pointed out the significant financial burden on the government in tackling illegal mining when mining laws are not followed and assured the chiefs that his office stands ready to assist them in streamlining issues within the mining industry.