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The chiefs and elders of the Oguaa Traditional Council have performed a solemn libation ceremony to invoke blessings for Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, President John Dramani Mahama, and the nation at large.
Led by the Oguaamanhen, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, the libation was offered at the Emintsimadze Palace in Cape Coast during a courtesy visit by Prof. Opoku-Agyemang on Tuesday. The traditional rite called on ancestral spirits and divine forces to protect the country’s leaders, guide the government, and ensure peace and prosperity for Ghana.
“The act of libation, a ritual deeply rooted in Ghanaian tradition, is a sign of respect, unity, and spiritual protection,” a palace source explained.
The Vice-President’s visit was to express gratitude to the chiefs and people of Cape Coast for their support, which contributed to her historic rise as Ghana’s first female Vice-President. The occasion also served to build momentum ahead of the upcoming PANAFEST 2025 and to check on the health of the Omanhen.
As a native of Cape Coast, the visit held deep personal and cultural significance for Prof. Opoku-Agyemang. She arrived dressed in black and white slit and kaba, accompanied by staff from her office, regional political leaders, and supporters from Cape Coast North and South, as well as other areas in the Central Region.
The palace grounds were filled with festive energy, with cheers and party anthems marking her arrival. The entourage included Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, Policy Advisor at the Office of the Vice-President; Professor Theresah Ennim, Presidential Staffer and Special Aide to the Vice-President; Alberta Graham, Head of Administration; Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere, Central Regional Minister; George Justice Arthur, Mayor of Cape Coast; and executives from both Cape Coast South and North constituencies.
During the traditional reception, the Omanhen, dressed in ceremonial black and white regalia, praised the Vice-President for her humility and respect for traditional authority. He commended her for returning to her roots and honouring the Oguaa paramountcy with her visit.
In her remarks, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang expressed appreciation to the chiefs and people for their longstanding support and prayers. She also presented gifts to both the palace and the broader Cape Coast community as a symbol of her gratitude.
