The Member of Parliament for the Sefwi Wiawso Constituency, Kofi Afful Benteh, has called on Ghanaians to be proud of their cultural heritage and embrace their identities. He made the remarks at St. Joseph Senior High School at Datano in the Sefwi Wiawso Municipality of the Western North Region. The MP emphasized that one's ethnic identity is an important part of who they are and should never be a source of shame or embarrassment.
According to the MP, Ghanaians should be proud of their origins, whether they are Sefwi, Ewe, Asante, Ga or members of any other ethnic group. He stressed that their diverse cultural identities contribute to the country's rich heritage. The MP urged Ghanaians not to feel ashamed of where they come from, as that is part of what makes them who they are as Ghanaians.
The MP's remarks were made during a cultural and talent tour organised by musician Andrew Kwarteng, popularly known as Mandem Yopic. The initiative seeks to engage students in understanding the importance of their cultural heritage and encourage them to appreciate and preserve their traditions. The tour aims to promote cultural awareness among students while encouraging them to preserve their heritage.
The MP called on Ghanaians to uphold, value and practise their cultural traditions, noting that promoting cultural awareness would help strengthen communities and preserve their identities for future generations. He further encouraged students to appreciate their roots and recognise the importance of their indigenous languages in identifying and distinguishing them as a people.
Musician Andrew Kwarteng, popularly known as Mandem Yopic, said the cultural and talent tour was aimed at helping students understand, appreciate and take pride in their cultural heritage. He stressed that knowing one's roots was essential to understanding personal identity, adding that indigenous languages played a significant role in preserving cultural values and traditions.
Mandem Yopic encouraged the students to learn, speak and promote their native languages with the same enthusiasm they show when speaking English. He also urged them to take their education seriously, maintain discipline on campus and remain focused on their academic pursuits to secure a better future.
The cultural and talent tour forms part of efforts to promote cultural awareness among students while encouraging them to preserve their heritage, value their indigenous languages and pursue academic excellence. The event was reported by Emmanuel Sowah and published on October 12, 2026, at 08:31 GMT.
Key points
- The MP for Sefwi Wiawso Constituency, Kofi Afful Benteh, urges Ghanaians to take pride in their cultural heritage.
- The cultural and talent tour was organised by musician Andrew Kwarteng, popularly known as Mandem Yopic.
- The initiative aims to promote cultural awareness among students and encourage them to preserve their heritage.
