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Ahanta West MP unveils historic statue of King Badu Bonsu II 180 years after his execution
The unveiling of the statue marked one of the defining moments of the maiden Ahanta Heritage Month celebrations, reinforcing renewed calls for cultural preservation, reconciliation and collective development while immortalising the memory of King Badu Bonsu II, whose resistance against colonial oppression continues to inspire the Ahanta people 180 years after his death.
The statue of King Badu Bonsu II The Ahanta people on Monday, July 27, 2026, commemorated one of the most significant moments in their history with the unveiling of a historic statue in honour of King Badu Bonsu II, exactly 180 years after the revered monarch was executed by Dutch colonial authorities.
The event blended celebration with deep reflection as the Ahanta people remembered the courage, resilience and resistance of King Badu Bonsu II, who fought against Dutch colonial domination in the Ahanta enclave.
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