By Lawrencia Akoto Frempong
Nungua, July 6, GNA — The Krowor Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Member of Parliament (MP) for Krowor, Madam Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has donated some items to the Nungua Traditional Area towards the celebration of the Homowo Festival.
The items donated included bottles of water, bags of maize, cartons of drinks, schnapps, palm fruits, gallons of palm oil, jerseys, footballs and stockings.
The items were donated to the palace of the Nungua Chief, the residence of Gborbu Wulomor, the clan houses of Nungua, and the Nungua football team.
Mr Paul Afotey Quaye, the Krowor Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), noted that it was the responsibility and legal requirement of the Assembly to promote the cultural heritage of the people by the Local Governance Act.
Mr Quaye stated that, as a representative of President John Dramani Mahama in the Krowor Municipality, it was important that he, together with officials from the Assembly and the MP, joined the traditional leaders and people to observe the Homowo celebration and traditions.
He said that the Assembly recognised that there could be no development within the communities without the people’s culture.
According to him, as part of preparations for the celebration, the Assembly had put in place security measures to ensure peace within the communities during the festive period.
He called on the public to be on the guard and observe the country’s laws during the celebrations to promote peace, adding security personnel would arrest all lawbreakers.
Mr Quaye encouraged all youth to observe the celebration in peace and in a responsible manner.
He wished the traditional leaders and people of Nungua a wonderful festivity and prayed for more prosperity and development for the municipality through his leadership.
Nii Kplen Jalesane, Nungua Oblantai Mantse, appreciated the Assembly and the MP for the donation towards the Homowo celebration, stating that they were expecting more support from others.
Nii Jalesane said the Nungua Traditional Council would lift the ban on noise making on July 7, 2025, and cautioned the public to be cautious of some individuals moving around confiscating and taking items from the public in the name of the stool and traditional leaders.
He said the officers from the Council had identification cards to prove that they were sent by the chiefs.
He urged churches, mosques, restaurants and bar owners to adhere to the traditions and rules of the stool during the celebration.
He said although the Homowo Festival was meant for hooting at hunger, merry-making, unification and culture preservation, there were some measures to promote peace and stability in the community.
He urged the youth to desist from social vices, adding those caught flouting the law as they would be handed over to the authorities.
GNA
Edited by Laudia Sawer/Christian Akorlie