The Regional Secretary of the New Patriotic Party in the Upper East Region who doubles as Parliamentary Candidate for the Party in the Bolgatanga Central Constituency, Hon. Figo Atiah Awonekai on Eid Ai Fitr during the opening ceremony of the Ramadan Soccer Fiesta in Bolgatanga donations some football materials to support this year’s event.
The items includes; 4 set of Jerseys, 24 footballs and also pledge to give each community appearance fee of Ghc 250.00 and an undisclosed amount to the organisers to take care of some expenses. He appeared to his Constituents to vote for him to bring change to the Constituency.
Set of Jerseys and footballs
He said, when given the node to represent the people of Bolgatanga Central Constituency, he will fight for another AstroTurf. And also will support to expand the event to be a district competed one.
The main purpose of the event is to thank Allah for a successful fasting period and to promote peace and unity through Soccer. The Bolgatanga Muncipal Ramadan Soccer Fiesta in the Upper East Region started with only two Muslim communities namely; D-Line and Ashtown. It formerly started in the year 2008 with 4 communities ( D-Line, Ashtown, Kotokoli-Line and Olicoco). It has now expanded to 24 communities and this year’s one is the 13th edition. Kotokoli Zongo are the defending champions.
Source: mywordfmonline.com