The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Linda Ocloo, has led a high-powered delegation of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) and Members of Parliament to present assorted food items to the Ga Traditional Council (GTC) in support of this year’s Homowo Festival, which will be celebrated this weekend.
The donation, made on behalf of the President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, comprised 100 bags of maize, 100 gallons of palm oil, 128 crates of beer, 89 crates each of soft drinks, malt, and Guinness, 23 cartons of schnapps, 23 cartons of Castle Bridge, as well as an undisclosed amount of money.
Speaking before the presentation, Hon. Ocloo thanked the GTC for receiving the delegation on short notice and conveyed the President’s goodwill for a peaceful and successful festival.
She explained that the gesture was part of government’s commitment to supporting the preservation of cultural heritage and promoting community togetherness.
Receiving the items, the Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, expressed gratitude to the President, the Regional Minister, MPs, the Mayor of Accra, the MMDCEs, and other dignitaries while extending condolences to the government and the families affected by the recent military helicopter crash.
He assured that the items would be distributed fairly to ensure that every household could partake in this year’s celebrations.
Speaking after the presentation in an interview, the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Michael Kpakpo Allotey urged that the Homowo celebration be marked with peace and unity, free from any form of distraction.
He disclosed that the Metro Security Council would meet on Thursday to firm up strategies on measures to ensure security during the festival, particularly in areas considered high-risk.
The Mayor appealed to residents to protect their land and community by refraining from actions that could undermine peace and development and instead work together towards the progress of the Ga state.
He emphasised the importance of the Homowo festival as a unifying force and called on all Ga indigenes and residents of Accra to participate fully in the festivities while maintaining harmony.
This kind gesture from the President through the Regional Minister and the Mayor is to support all the 8 clans under the Ga Traditional Council including Gbese, Asere, Abola, Otublohun and Sempe during this festive season.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including Hon. Ashie Kotey, MP for Odododiodio, Hon. Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, MP for Ablekuma South and former Mayor of Accra, Hon. Dr. Michael Mensah, MCE for Ayawaso West, Hon. Edmund Agbo, MCE for Ga East, Hon. Kalamu Musa, MCE for Ablekuma North, MCE for Korle Klottey, Hon. Alfred Allotey- Gaisie, Hon. Nii Djamgma Vanderpuye, former Greater Accra Regional Minister as well as some party executives.