All Set For ‘Okor Okpe’ Bicycle Festival On Sunday Nov. 15

All Set For ‘Okor Okpe’ Bicycle Festival On Sunday Nov. 15

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The second 2020 Bicycle / Riding Show in Accra, now dubbed ‘Okor Okpe’ Festival comes off in the heart of the capital at Ussher Fort (Shatta Beach) at Ussher Town at 7 am on Sunday, November 15.

According to the organisers, Tune Africa and Gamashie Network, the event is free and the only thing a participant needs is a bicycle.

The theme for the 2020 edition is – Cycling for a peaceful election.

Von Nii Otto Cofie of Tune Africa said the event is recreational and invites all political and social leaders to come along on their bicycles to have fun and entertainment, however there would be no party colours.

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He said there is no age limit and both males and females who wish to promote a peaceful election are welcome.

He expressed that special tee shirts to commemorate the day will be on sale at a discounted price for guests and participants at 25ghc.

Meanwhile, Mr. Stephen Ashie, President of the Ghana Boxing Supporters Union (GBSU) has hailed the Festival as a good initiative and promised to support by coming on the street to join the convoy to preach the peace, love and unity message.

The Festival is also being promoted by African Sports Media Network with Sammy Heywood Okine as the Ghana Country Director.

By Elizabeth Alhassan.

 

 

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