The Member of Parliament for Jomoro and Deputy Minister for Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey has joined chiefs, elders and residents of Bassam in Côte d’Ivoire to celebrate the Abisa, also known as Kundum festival, highlighting the cultural ties between Nzema communities in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.
The celebration brought together members of the Nzema community to honour their shared heritage, traditions and cultural identity.
The MP described the occasion as an important opportunity to strengthen the bonds between Nzema people across the two countries and promote unity through their common cultural values.
She particularly highlighted the significance of sharing the celebration with His Majesty Awoulae Amon Tanoe, King of the Nzima Kotoko of Côte d’Ivoire and President of the National Chamber of Kings and Traditional Chiefs.
According to her, the traditional leadership of Awoulae Amon Tanoe represents an important part of the shared heritage of the Nzema people.
The Jomoro MP stressed the need to preserve traditional institutions and pass on cultural values to younger generations.
She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting initiatives that promote cultural preservation, unity, peace and development in communities across the Nzema area.
She noted that Kundum goes beyond a traditional festival, describing it as a reminder of the roots, shared identity and cultural heritage that unite the Nzema people across national borders.
