GA/R Minister, Mayor present Homowo food items to Ga Paramountcies, others

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, expected to come off on August 10.
The beneficiary paramountcies include Sempe, Asere, Ngleshie-Alata, Abola, Gbese, Otublohum and Akumanjen whiles the households 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, Coalition of Ga Dangme Wulomei, as well as Asafoatse Mankatta.
Accompanied by the Mayor of Accra, Hon. Elizabeth K.T Sackey, the Minister first called on the Otublohum Mantse, on Tuesday where he presented bags of maize, gallons of palm oil, crates of beer and assorted drinks, cartons of Castle Bridge and schnapps, as well as an undisclosed amount of money on behalf of the President and Vice President.
Addressing the Otublohum Mantse and his entourage, the Minister said the government had embarked on numerous developmental projects in Jamestown to enhance the living standards of the residents and foster community growth.
Some of these projects he identified include the construction of the Jamestown Fishing Harbour to improve the local economy and support the livelihoods of our fishermen, adding that these projects were part of a broader commitment to transforming the city of 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 highlighted the collaborative effort in ensuring the success of the event, after which the team proceeded to Nai Wulomo, Sakumo Wulomo, Coalition of Gadangbe Wulomei, Korle We, Oku We and Jorbu We.
At each stop, the Mayor and the Regional Minister engaged with the residents, distributing food items and sharing messages of unity and celebration.
The Mayor used the opportunity to urge all Ga people to embrace peace and unity before, during, and after the festivities, stressing that the festival was a time to come together, celebrate the rich heritage, and support one another.
She pointed out that the distribution of the Homowo food items forms part of the government's commitment to preserving the cultural traditions in the city.
The chiefs who received the items expressed deep gratitude for the government's support and expressed hope for continued unity and support among their people.
Source: Classfmonline.com
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