Lawyer and political risk analyst, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has constructed a multi-purpose sports complex in memory of his mother, Sofia Ofori-Atta.
Sofia Ofori-Atta Sports Complex
On Saturday, the Okyenhene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin officially opened the Sophia Ofori-Atta Sports Centre; a Multi-purpose sports complex in Kyebi.
Named after the late princess of the Akyem Abuakwa State, the Sophia Ofori-Atta Sports Complex has two standard-sized tennis courts, a basketball court, a badminton court, and a standard-sized football pitch. The facility courts can take up to 300 spectators.
Speaking at the colorful ceremony, Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko explained that an edifice like this was no more than the late Princess deserved.
”She was obviously more than just a mother to us. She personified all that is right and enviable about motherhood and humanity in general. So its important that we preserve her memory; to let the next generation know who Princess Sophia Afia Kyerewaa Ofori-Atta was and why we are proud of her. For people like her, its hard to truly appreciate them for what they stood for and the impact they had on us so this is the least I can do to honor her memory”.
Nana Ofori-Atta Ayim, Dr. Kofi Ayim, William Ofori-Atta, Doureen Afia Fortune all children of the late Princess were in attendance to support their brother Gabby Asare-Otchere Darko.
The ceremony was attended by the Eastern Regional Minister Seth Acheampong, Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South Samuel Atta Akyea, and the Member of Parliament for Abuakwa North, Gifty Twum Ampofo. Also in attendance were the Municipal Chief Executives for Abuakwa North and South, Alhaji Bodinga and Akosua Asabea Annoh respectively. There were also members of the Okyeman Traditional Council.
Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Samuel Atta Akyea underscored the essence of maintaining the facility.
”Permit me to encourage all gathered here, and who will use this wonderful edifice to treat it with utmost care. To protect and prolong its life span. We need to ensure that facility remains in optimal condition to serve its intended purpose not just for this but future generations. The name on the facility means something, the late princess embodied ideals and values we cannot soul. So if we are honoring her memory, it is important that we do it right and Gabby has set the tone. Lets protect this” he said.
Samuel Atta Akyea also spared a few words to congratulate the sponsor of the facility.
”Let me congratulate Gabby for giving life to what is obviously a brilliant idea. This facility is no more than the late Princess deserves. Its a facility that preserves her memory on a different level. For every basketball, badminton or tennis talent produced on these courts, the Princess’ legend gets enhanced. Not only because of her name but because the facility was constructed by her product; her son. So on behalf of Kyebi and the entire Akyem Abuakwa state, I want to thank you for giving our children an opportunity to develop their skills in sports” he concluded.
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