The Member of Parliament for Jomoro and Deputy Minister of Transport, Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has joined chiefs, elders and members of the Nzema community in Bassam, Côte d’Ivoire, to celebrate the Abisa Festival, also known as Kundum.
The celebration brought together traditional leaders and community members to honour the history, customs and traditions of the Nzema people while strengthening cultural ties between communities in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.
In a statement following her participation, Madam Affo-Toffey described the gathering as an opportunity to reconnect with the Nzema community in Côte d’Ivoire, celebrate their shared heritage and appreciate the cultural values that unite them across national borders.
A major highlight of the event was the presence of His Majesty Awoulae Amon Tanoe, King of the Nzima Kotoko of Côte d’Ivoire and President of the National Chamber of Kings and Traditional Chiefs.
The Jomoro MP said her participation underscored the importance of traditional leadership and cultural institutions in preserving the identity of communities with shared historical and ancestral connections.
She noted that, as MP for Jomoro, she recognised the responsibility to support initiatives that protect Nzema customs and traditions and ensure their transmission to younger generations.
According to her, preserving traditional institutions and promoting cultural heritage are essential to strengthening community identity, fostering peaceful coexistence and supporting development.
Madam Affo-Toffey further emphasised the need to sustain the cultural relationship between the Nzema people in Ghana and their counterparts in Côte d’Ivoire through cooperation, mutual respect and continued engagement.
She reaffirmed her commitment to supporting efforts that promote cultural preservation, unity, peace and development among Nzema communities.
The Abisa, also known as Kundum, is a traditional festival celebrated by the Nzema people and serves as an occasion to honour their ancestral heritage and reinforce communal bonds.
