Teshie launches Homowo 2026 with renewed commitment to peace, security and cultural heritage
The Teshie Traditional Council officially launched the 2026 Homowo Festival on Friday, July 24, with a renewed commitment to peace, security, and cultural preservation. Traditional authorities, the Ghana Police Service, and the Ghana Armed Forces pledged to work together to deliver a safe, successful, and memorable celebration.
The media launch brought together chiefs, government officials, security agencies, religious leaders, community representatives, and members of the public. Gbetsoolo Nii Ashitey Akomfra III, Paramount Chief of Teshie and President of the Teshie Traditional Council, stated that Homowo 2026 would usher in a new era following unfortunate incidents that overshadowed last year's celebrations. During the 2025 festival, violence erupted despite assurances from the Ghana Police Service, the military, local government officials, religious leaders, business executives, and traditional authorities, resulting in loss of lives and destruction of property. Nii Ashitey Akomfra III explained that key security officials had only recently assumed office at the time.
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