26/11/2024
Nkonya Senior High School Marks 60th Anniversary with Call for Peaceful Elections
Nkonya Senior High School celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday 17th November 2024 under the theme "Fulfilling the Aspirations of the Founding Fathers". The milestone event brought together alumni, community members, and dignitaries, including the Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former President John Dramani Mahama, traditional leaders from the Nkonya Ahenkro and Nkonya Wurupong traditional areas, and the National Peace Ambassador, Clemence Gyato.
The event highlighted the school’s achievements over the years and its contributions to the community, while also focusing on fostering unity and peace as the 2024 General Elections approach.
Delivering a keynote address, Clemence Gyato, a proud alumnus of Nkonya Senior High School and National Peace Ambassador, emphasized the importance of peaceful coexistence during and after the elections.
“As a former student of this great school, I am privileged and honored to present statements for peace during and after the 2024 General Elections,” Mr. Gyato stated. “In every contest, there is a victor and a loser. As the elections enter their final lap, let us unite in our quest for a peaceful election devoid of rancor and abusive language toward opponents of any political party.”
Mr. Gyato stressed the critical role of community members in promoting a harmonious electioneering process. “Our community and school represent who we are and what we stand for. Let us guard against troublemakers seeking to disrupt the peace we enjoy,” he urged.
He called on all citizens, regardless of religious or ideological affiliations, to embrace unity. “Let us live in peace with our neighbors, eschew divisive statements, and be each other’s keeper. This is the path to a peaceful and prosperous future.”
The event also featured speeches from other dignitaries, cultural displays, and reflections on the school’s journey over six decades. Traditional leaders and government representatives reiterated their commitment to ensuring development in the Nkonya community and fostering unity among its people.
The anniversary celebration served as a reminder of the school’s pivotal role in shaping leaders and promoting values of peace, respect, and unity—a legacy the founding fathers would be proud of.