{
  "id": 18751953,
  "title": "Bono East Regional Minister pledges gov’t support for Kintampo North development at Pedia Festival",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/bono-east-regional-minister-pledges-govt-support-for-kintampo-north",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T17:01:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/bono-east-regional-minister-pledges-govt-support-for-kintampo-north-development-at-pedia-festival/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the annual Pedia (Yam) Festival, Bono East Regional Minister Francis Owusu Antwi pledged government support for the development of Kintampo North. Joined by Kintampo North MP Joseph Kwame Kumah and Municipal Chief Executive Isaac Donkor, the minister met with Mo Paramount Chief Nana Kwaku Danquah III and other traditional leaders. The festival, themed \"Rebuilding Our Cultural Heritage: Preserving Our Roots, Shaping Our Future,\" drew dignitaries from other regions, including MDCEs from Techiman South, Techiman North, Nkoranza North, and Kintampo South.\n\nMr. Owusu Antwi, speaking to the audience, conveyed greetings from President John Dramani Mahama and emphasized the government's commitment to collaborating with traditional authorities for Kintampo North's development. He highlighted the importance of traditional institutions in national progress and pledged continued cooperation with Nananom to achieve community objectives. The minister praised the festival's theme, affirming that safeguarding cultural heritage is vital for national unity. He further encouraged the youth to foster peace and tolerance, urging Nananom to maintain unity for the community's advancement. \"A united traditional authority lays the groundwork for peace, stability, and sustainable development,\" he stated, urging young people to act responsibly and respect each other to prevent any actions that could jeopardize communal harmony.",
  "summary": "The Bono East Regional Minister, Francis Owusu Antwi, joined the Member of Parliament for Kintampo North, Joseph Kwame Kumah (Jakala), and the Municipal Chief Executive, Isaac Donkor, to celebrate this year's Pedia (Yam) Festival with the Mo Paramount Chief, Nana Kwaku Danquah III, and Nananom of the Mo Traditional Council.",
  "key_points": [
    "Bono East Regional Minister pledges government support for Kintampo North development",
    "Minister Francis Owusu Antwi met with Mo Paramount Chief and traditional leaders",
    "Festival theme emphasizes preserving cultural heritage and shaping future"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}