Dan Botwe supports education in Okere - Bids farewell to chiefs, people

Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Okere in the Eastern Region, Daniel Kwaku Botwe, has presented a total of GH¢350,000 to support education in the area calling for collective effort to push for inclusive education.

Each of the seven major towns of Okere, namely Abiriw, Dawu, Awukugua, Adukrom, Apirede, Aseseeso and Abonsi will get GH¢50,000 to boost their respective education fund programmes on behalf of ‘Master Dako Foundation’, established in memory of his late father.

Mr Botwe, who made the presentation at a durbar of the chiefs and people of Okere at the Nifahene’s palace at Adukrom, urged the chiefs to utilise the funds to provide the necessary support so that no child is denied access to education.

“The foundation of Akuapem is education and therefore those of us who have benefitted from it must ensure that generations after us also benefit and see to it that no child in Okere should be denied education on account of anything,” he said.

The former NPP MP and Minister of State had called on the chiefs and people to express gratitude for the opportunity to serve as their MP for the past 16 years and their unflinching support throughout his political career. 

Loyalty

He recalled that from the time that he was the General Secretary of the NPP, prior to becoming their representative in Parliament, Okere had stood by him, adding: “I sincerely, from the depths of my heart, thank you for keeping faith with me”.

Mr Botwe, described by many as one of the finest politicians in Ghana, entered Parliament in 2012 to represent the people of Okere and worked tirelessly with integrity and humility, strengthening the legacy of the NPP on the entire Akuapem ridge.

He is credited for transforming Okere, and notable among his achievements are the creation of the Okere District, introduction of the novel “teachers community’ concept, which has improved teachers’ welfare tremendously in the area and the educational support to many young people to develop the human capital.

Mr Botwe, affectionately called ‘General,’ bowed out of Parliament in 2024 after he decided not to go for re-election in the NPP’s parliamentary primaries.

While assuring the people that he remained committed to the development of Okere, he called on them to extend same level of support to the new MP, Daniel Nana Addo-Kenneth, saying: “Okere will always have two MPs whiles the MP is in the chamber working I will also be at the background working in your interest”.

Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio, Akuapem Nifahene and Chief of Adukrom applauded Mr Botwe for serving with integrity and humility, and on behalf of the people of Okere, commended him for his sterling leadership and efforts.

The chief assured him that they would support his predecessor, adding: “We know how you have mentored the new MP and we are of no doubt that he will continue with your good works”.