Meko Bono 2026: Vice President pledges agricultural revival as Atebubu hosts grand homecoming

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang has pledged government support to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance agricultural productivity in the Bono East Region through the Feed Ghana programme. The pledge was made during the grand finale of the Meko Bono Homecoming and Festival 2026 in Atebubu, where the Vice President interacted closely with the predominantly agricultural community.

She assured the crowd that the government is taking action to improve their livelihoods, acknowledging the challenges they face with significant harvest losses due to poor storage and logistical issues. The Vice President's visit underscored the significance of the Meko Bono festival, which has evolved into a vital gathering for celebrating Bono heritage, reconnecting the diaspora with their roots, and fostering collaborations for tourism and investment.

The festival also served as a platform for preserving the cultural history and traditions of the Bono people through unity and community development. Chiefs and elders praised the Vice President's commitment to the region's prosperity, emphasizing that the unity displayed at the festival is a model for the entire nation, serving as a reminder of the power of togetherness in driving sustainable growth.