Accra: Barima Osoaman Ackaah Panin ll, the Chief of Sefwi Pataboso, has urged the youth to reject the notion that Red, tramadol, marijuana, and other hard substances could help them to stay stronger and work for longer hours. He stated that these hard drugs would rather compromise their health and future.
According to Ghana News Agency, Barima Osoaman Ackaah Panin ll was speaking at the 2025 annual celebration of the Alie Festival at Sefwi Pataboso in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality of the Western North Region. The Chief, who is also the family head (Abusuapanyin) of Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Council, addressed the durbar, noting that the Alie Festival was celebrated by Sefwis between April and May every year to feed the ancestors and also served as a homecoming for natives to contribute towards the development of the area.
He emphasized that education was a priority to help produce more professionals in the area, fostering rapid development. As part of the festival celebration, a community football 'Gala' was organized among the surrounding communities to promote unity and love among the citizenry. The participating communities included Sefwi Pataboso, Afuamu, Breman, Debiso, and Nkwanta.
At the end of the gala competition, the Afuamu community emerged victorious, followed by Sefwi Pataboso, with Breman coming in third, Debiso in fourth, and Nkwanta placing fifth. The first and second positions received medals, a set of jerseys, footballs, a trophy, and an undisclosed amount.
