Hohoe: The 68th Ghana's Independence anniversary was celebrated in Hohoe with a gathering of security officers, traditional and religious leaders, teachers, learners, and the public. The event was themed 'Reflect, Review and Reset.'
According to Ghana News Agency, the celebration took place at the forecourt of the Hohoe Municipal Assembly, marking a departure from the traditional annual march past. Hohoe Constituency Member of Parliament (MP), Mr. Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, encouraged attendees to reflect, review, and reset as individuals, communities, institutions, and as a constituency.
Mr. Tsekpo emphasized the importance of renewing commitment to national development and urged constituents to work together for a stronger and more prosperous Hohoe and Ghana. He pledged to continue advocating for progress in Parliament and addressed various issues facing the constituency, including poor road conditions, water shortages, unemployment, and unstable electricity.
The MP expressed concern over abandoned school projects affecting student learning environments. He highlighted the need to improve the 40 percent pass rate in the recent Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and committed to supporting teachers, particularly in deprived areas, to enhance teaching and learning conditions.
Mr. Tsekpo also promised to empower the Municipal Education Directorate with resources to improve education delivery and ensure students have access to conducive learning environments and essential materials. The celebration featured cultural displays, poetry recitals, and the presentation of awards to the best BECE students.
Master Theophilus Setiam Dufe, a 15-year-old former student of Great Winners School Complex, Gbi Kledzo, and current student at Achimota Senior High School, received the best BECE award for 2024. He was awarded a full scholarship by the MP for his second-cycle and tertiary education.
