The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, has presented food items and assorted drinks to paramountcies, households, and Wulomei in Ga Mashie to support them in celebrating this year’s Homowo festival, set for August 10.
The beneficiary paramountcies include Sempe, Asere, Ngleshie-Alata, Abola, Gbese, Otublohum, and Akumanjen.
The households benefiting are Kpakpa Kakadan, Korle We, Oku We, and Jorbu We.
Other beneficiaries were Mamprobi Sempe Mantse, Nii Ashitey Okortsoshishi, Dzaase Tse, Nai Wulomo, Sakumo Wulomo, the Coalition of Ga Dangme Wulomei, and Asafoatse Mankatta.
Accompanied by the Mayor of Accra, Elizabeth K.T Sackey, the Minister first visited the Otublohum Mantse on Tuesday, where he presented bags of maize, gallons of palm oil, crates of beer, assorted drinks, cartons of Castle Bridge and schnapps, and an undisclosed amount of money on behalf of the President and Vice President.
Addressing the Otublohum Mantse and his entourage, the Minister stated that, the government had embarked on numerous developmental projects in Jamestown to enhance the living standards of the residents and foster community growth.
He highlighted projects such as the construction of the Jamestown Fishing Harbour, aimed at improving the local economy and supporting the livelihoods of fishermen.
These initiatives are part of a broader commitment to transforming Accra into a thriving, vibrant community where residents can enjoy a higher quality of life.
The distribution continued to Kpakpa Kakadan, where the Regional Minister emphasized the collaborative effort in ensuring the event’s success.
The team then proceeded to Nai Wulomo, Sakumo Wulomo, the Coalition of Ga Dangme Wulomei, Korle We, Oku We, and Jorbu We.
At each stop, the Mayor and the Regional Minister engaged with residents, distributing food items and sharing messages of unity and celebration.
The Mayor urged all Ga people to embrace peace and unity before, during, and after the festivities, stressing that the festival is a time to come together, celebrate rich heritage, and support one another.
She noted that, the distribution of Homowo food items is part of the government’s commitment to preserving cultural traditions in the city.
The chiefs who received the items expressed deep gratitude for the government’s support and hoped for continued unity and support among their people.
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