The 2026 Dunenyo Easter celebration by the people of Blekusu in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 5 at Blekusu.
The celebration will be under the theme “Development of Blekusu through resilience, hard work, and unity.”The celebration will showcase a rich tapestry of Ghanaian culture and will be full of fun.
The 5-day celebration will feature a variety of activities, including cleanup exercises, a football gala, a health walk and health screening, a street carnival, a beauty pageant, an artist, the grand durbar on Saturday, April 4, and a thanksgiving service on Sunday, April 5.
Mr. Nukamewor Raphael, the assembly member of the Blekusu Electoral Area, stated that the celebration will reaffirm the enduring love, peace, and unity among the people of Blekusu and the whole coastal belt of the municipality.
According to him, the Dunenyo Easter celebration is not only to build Blekusu but also serves as a reminder that peace is hard-won, justice must be actively pursued, and unity across all the citizens of Blekusu is needed.
He emphasized, “Let us be peacemakers in our homes, on our farms, and in our workplaces, resolving conflict with empathy and intention.
He further urged, “Let us also demand transparency and fairness in both traditional and civic governance, ensuring equal opportunities for all while welcoming our brothers and sisters from within and beyond in our warm embrace.”
Torgbui Agbali III, the divisional chief of Blekusu, stated that building Blekusu called for a shared commitment, and it is their aim to make Blekusu a premiere town in the Volta Region and the country as a whole.
“I want to use this opportunity to appeal to all citizens of Blekusu to contribute their quota to the development of our town. No one will do it for us; let us start something before calling on the government and the stakeholders for assistance.” Torgbui advised
Torgbui Ahiable III, chief of Blekusu, also mentioned that the people of Blekusu are noted for peace and unity, and they will do everything as traditional leaders to maintain peace among the people.
Torgbui Ekey III of Blekusu stated that no town can develop without unity and oneness. There he urged all citizens of Blekusu to be committed and assist in the development of their town.
Some of the invited guests for the celebration include Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the member of Parliament for Ketu South Constituency and minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts; Hon. Nicholas Kwabla Worklachie, the Ketu South municipal chief executive; and Mr. Felix Akonta, also known as Torgbui Tenuvi II, a development chief of the Aflao traditional area
Other dignitaries, including chiefs, assembly members, and people from all walks of life, are expected to grace the occasion.
Report by: Courage Edwin Amenuda