The 2014 Aboakyir Planning Committee has given the assurance to the people of Ghana and the citizens of Winneba that this year?s celebration will be conducted in a manner that will be appealing to all.
According to the association, the situation whereby heavy police presence was felt during such celebrations in the past will be avoided during this year?s festivities.
This was made known by the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Alex Peter Acquah who was allaying fears being haboured by people as regards the celebrations.
According to him, the Committee took cognizance of the fact that many people feel uncomfortable and intimidated by the heavy police presence at events such as the Aboakyir and for that matter all arrangements have been made to ensure that this is avoided.
?What we found out is that the heavy police presence sometimes scares people away from the celebration. This time we want everybody to take part in all the activities, hence we have talked to the police and all assurance is given on that issue,? he said.
Mr. Acquah averred that although there is going to be security, that will be done to forestall any act of confusion but not to intimidate people.
He also mentioned that though the police will be deployed to ensure a peaceful celebration, their presence will not be felt on the festive grounds but that they will be working behind to ensure the safety of all citizens.
He also reiterated that the 2014 Aboakyir celebration by the people of Winneba will come on as planned and that nothing can stop the well planned activities.
