Three communities in the Ga-Dangbe area have received donations of assorted items to support the celebration of Homowo.

The donations were made yesterday, by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, on behalf of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.

It is the latest in a series of donations to support paramountcies, households and Wulomei in the Ga-Dangbe communities since the launch of the Homowo festival  

The items include boxes of Castle Bridge, bottles of water, soft drinks, crates of alcoholic beverages, sacks of maize and palm nut, gallons of palm oil and undisclosed amounts of money.

Beneficiaries

The minister was accompanied by the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Elizabeth Tawiah Sackey, and other leaders. 
Beneficiaries are the family gates in Osu, the La Traditional Council and the five clans of Teshie.

While the respective family heads of Osu received their items at the Obra Spot at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle, items meant for the five clans of Teshie were handed over to the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly for onward distribution to the beneficiaries. 

Rationale

Mr Titus-Glover explained that the distribution of the Homowo food items formed part of the government’s commitment to preserving the cultural traditions in the city.

 Leadership of the La Traditional Council posing with Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover and Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey, Chief Executive of the AMA.

He urged all Ga people to always exhibit the tenets of the festival, which was a time to come together, celebrate the rich heritage, and support one another.

The regional minister further urged the people of Ga to embrace peace and unity before, during and after the festivities, as well as the general election.

“It is our wish that they will celebrate the festival in peace and harmony.

“Peace is an important commodity you cannot joke with, but for those who want to create trouble, the law will deal with you. So nobody should do anything untoward to destroy the peace that we have in this country,” he said.

Commendation

The La Shikitele of the La Traditional Council, Nii Adjei Kofeh VI, commended the government for supporting the festival. He said so far, there had been no incidence and urged the people of La to continue to observe the period in peace.

He further urged the security agencies with the responsibility, to put in place the necessary measures to ensure a peaceful celebration.