Bright Asamoah Brefo seated with GhanaWeb TV’s George Ayisi
For every Ghanaian, March 6 holds a special place in their hearts, as it is the day the nation gained independence in 1957.
Traditionally, it is celebrated on that specific day of every year.
However, for the people of Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai, the celebration extends beyond just one day — it spans an entire week.
This unique tradition was disclosed by the Member of Parliament, Bright Asamoah Brefo.
He explained that this tradition came to be after Dr. Kwame Nkrumah visited the constituency to commemorate Independence Day.
Since that historic visit, he said, the occasion has grown into a week-long festival for the community.
In an exclusive interview with GhanaWeb TV’s George Ayisi, the MP shared how a simple invitation from the president transformed the way his constituents celebrate March 6, turning it into a cherished annual tradition.
“… And you know the government hasn’t started a lot of things yet. Yet the women need loans because in Bibiani, one of the occasions that we celebrate the most is 6th March because it has a historical antecedent to that.
“Kwame Nkrumah visited his relatives over there and then he chose to celebrate this 6th March in Bibiani and ever since, it has become a festival… So, when I was campaigning, I promised that this festival, which is celebrated on a day, I’ll make sure it is celebrated in a week,” Brefo added.
Addressing one of his campaign promises, he emphasised the challenges faced by his constituency, particularly women, in accessing loans for their businesses due to the requirement of collateral.
As an MP, he pledged to ensure that this issue is resolved and that women gain better access to financial support.
He said “One thing is that I campaigned on a lot of promises. One of them happens to be that… most women are generally traders. And then when it comes to women going to the bank to assess loans, you know they don’t normally get the loans because they lack collateral security.
“… So, the president promised that he’ll establish the National Women Development Bank to aid or to facilitate the women getting access to loans. I also said that I’ll make sure I facilitate that. So, now, I am a Member of Parliament and I have to make good my promise,” he stated.
Watch the interview below:
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