Wa West Picnic: Peter Lanchene Toobu champions peace, health and unity in landmark celebration
Peter Lanchene Toobu, Member of Parliament for Wa West, led a community initiative dubbed "Wa West Picnic 2026" at the Vieri D/A Primary School park. The event sought to promote peace, improve access to healthcare and celebrate cultural heritage. Mr. Toobu described the conflict between the Lassia and Kandiau communities as a localised dispute rather than a broader ethnic divide, expressing confidence in traditional leadership structures to restore harmony.
Over 200 residents benefited from free medical screening services organized in collaboration with the Akuma Plus Health and Wellness Foundation. Programmes Manager Amanda Aba Adu-Akoh said the initiative aimed to identify high-risk individuals who may be unaware of their health status, adding that medication and referrals were provided where necessary. The Wa West District Health Directorate supported the exercise, with District Health Director Cecilia Kakariba leading a team of 17 nurses. A football match between Gaa and Vieri ended 2-1 in favor of Gaa. The Upper West Regional Police Commander, Francis Yiribaare, attended the event and presented awards to the winning team. Both teams received jerseys, footballs and a cash prize of GH¢2,000.
District Chief Executive for Wa West, Richard Wulo, described the initiative as unprecedented, emphasising the need for unity as a foundation for development. The event concluded with vibrant cultural performances, featuring traditional dance groups from across the district.
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Peter Lanchene Toobu, MP for Wa West, spearheaded a community picnic, uniting residents to address key issues. The gathering aimed to foster peace and improve healthcare access- but the event's impact remains to be seen.
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