Adentan MCE reaffirms Gov’t commitment to preserve and promote Ga rich cultural traditions
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Adentan Municipal Assembly, Ms. Ella Esinam Nongo, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural traditions of the Ga people, stressing that traditional institutions remain important partners in local governance and community development.
Speaking during a brief presentation ceremony, Ms.Ella Nongo said presented food items and an undisclosed amount of cash to traditional authorities within the municipality in support of this year’s Homowo Festival celebrations.
The items presented included 100 bags of maize, 50 gallons of palm oil, assorted beverages and bottles of schnapps, in addition to an undisclosed cash contribution to assist the traditional areas with their festival activities.
She said the donation forms part of the Assembly’s efforts to strengthen its relationship with traditional leaders while supporting the successful observance of the annual Ga festival, which celebrates a historic victory over famine and promotes unity, peace and cultural heritage.
The Homowo Festival is one of the most significant cultural celebrations of the Ga people, marked by traditional rites, family reunions, thanksgiving and prayers for peace, prosperity and abundant harvests.
The festival also serves as a platform to promote unity and reinforce the cultural identity of Ga communities across the Greater Accra Region.
Receiving the items on behalf of the various traditional areas, the Chief of Fafraha, Nii Kommey Akpor I, expressed gratitude to the Adentan Municipal Assembly and the MCE for the timely gesture.
