The unifying power of
football is unmatched, with little doubt, by any other sport in the world. The people of Peki
understand that and the community’s maiden edition of its Annual Easter
"Unity" Gala, held in April 2017, takes advantage of that.
The event,
held in Avetile, is a community development initiative, corporate social
responsibility and brainchild of Elom Ohene – community development activist
and a native of the town.
“The rational for the gala,” Ohene
states, “is to show gratitude to the youth of peki for a peaceful and violence
free elections, building the capacities of the youth using sports as a tool, to
thank the youth for upholding the peace and unity of Peki and to bring together
the youth for the general community development cause.”
Ohene, CEO
of Nativity MicroFinance Services Ltd and a Business Consultant, describes his
background as one from a family of unmatched community service. He considers
the gala his way of giving back to his community.
The gala
brought together Blengo, Dzake, Avetile, Sanga, Wudome, Dzogbati, Afeviofe and
Tsame.
Ohene plans
to expand the tournament to include Todome, Kpeve and the surrounding
communities. He calls for close partnerships with the corporate world,
benevolent individuals and community wide stakeholder involvement.
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