05/05/2026
Our Chief Executive, Alexander Mould, had the honour of serving as Chairman for this year’s Aboakyer Festival in Winneba, in the distinguished presence of Her Excellency Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Neenyi Ghartey VII, Omanhene of the Effutu Traditional Area, and revered Nananom.
In his address, he reflected on Aboakyer as far more than a celebration, describing it as a tradition shaped by history, sacrifice, and identity. He recounted the origins of the festival, where the Effutu people, after their migration, were required to offer human sacrifice, and how through courage and resolve, they redefined that demand by substituting it with the symbolic capture of a bushbuck caught with bare hands as a mark of bravery and strength.
He emphasized that this act was never just about the deer, but about courage, unity, and belief values that continue to guide the Tuafo and Dentsifo Asafo companies as they uphold this centuries-old practice. For over 300 years, this covenant has endured, serving as a powerful link between the people, their ancestors, and their faith.
He further called on traditional leaders to safeguard this rich heritage, and reminded the youth that in a fast-changing world, true strength lies not in what one possesses, but in the courage to face challenges and remain rooted in one’s identity.
A proud homecoming for the Chairman, and a powerful reminder that no matter how far we go, our roots remain our foundation.