By J. K Nabary, GNA
Breman Asikuma (C/R), Nov 10, GNA – Odeefuo Amoakwa Buadu VIII, Paramount Chief of Breman Traditional Area, has urged celebrants of this year’s Odwira festival not to indulge in anti-social activities.
He said the festival was a period of reflection towards their individual progress and the total development of Breman State, so nothing should be done to undermine its goals.
Odeefuo Amoakwa Buadu, also the President of the Central Regional House of Chiefs, made the call in an interview with Ghana News Agency at his palace at Breman Asikuma.
The festival being held on the theme: “Building a legacy with our youth heritage,” commenced on Wednesday, November 04 and will climax on Sunday, November 22, 2026 with inter denominational church service.
The Breman Traditional Area celebrates Odwira Festival with the core purposes of spiritual purification and cleansing of the town of past moral wrongs, renew spiritual alignment and purify the black stools.
It also honours ancestors and give thanks to appease the gods and give thanks to God Almighty for protection, guidance and a successful harvest (often tied to the new yam festival).
It also brings together chiefs, elders, citizens in the diaspora, youth groups and visitors to strengthen social bonds, celebrate local heritage and also doubles as a platform to review communal progress, launch strategic development plans, promote youth empowerment and rally support for infrastructure and educational projects.
Activities lined up for the celebration include bayeredi, ban on noise making on Wednesday, November 04, to Sunday, lifting of the ban, Monday 09, launching of Swim, Tuesday 10 to Thursday 12, fasting and prayers, on Friday 13, Akomefere Akwambo/ night float, mega clean-up exercise and indoor games, Saturday 14.
The rest are cross country walk on Sunday 15, cooking competition, Monday 16, Apagya-Benin Akwambo/talent hunt Tuesday 17, Breman day (Youth Durbar) and Wobetwi blue float, Wednesday 18, Ahenmaa Akwambo/Nananom and Pastors football match, Thursday 19 and crowning of Miss 2026, on Friday 20 and Abena/Mbre Akwambo/Egyato (black Friday) and Artists night.
Grand durbar of the chiefs, on Saturday November, where the paramount chief will sit at the state, receiving homage and also to generate funds for the completion of projects by the traditional council, street carnival and royal dinner dance.
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to grace the durbar as the Guest Speaker, with the National House of Chiefs President, Chiefs in central region and others Regions, the Central Regional Minister and other ministers of state also in attendance.
Odeefuo Amoakwa Buadu, stated that the Odwira was more than a festival, but a living expression of heritage, gratitude and renewal as visitors were invited to witness how people reconnected with their past while preparing for the future.
He therefore urged Breman citizens living abroad to return home to take part in the celebration, honour their obligations for development, and contribute their quota for peaceful and memorable festival.
GNA
Edited by Alice Tetley/Kenneth Odeng Adade