Accra, Ghana, June 13, 2019//-The struggle of who is the Ga Mantse continuous to wage on, as the Judicial Committee of the Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has directed the parties claiming the legitimacy of the Ga Stool to restrain from participating actively in this year’s Homowo Festival.
According to the Judicial Committee, the contending parties – Boni Nii Tackie Adama Latse II and Dr Kelvin Tackie, Nii Agyemankese, Dr Nii Tettey Kwei and Nii Dodoo Nsaki II – should restrain themselves from involving in the festival in their capabilities.
The Committee, chaired by Aadegon Ngmogmowuyaa Akwesi Anime VI made the conclusion on Friday, June 7, 2019 sitting at the Guggisberg Memorial Hall, Dodowa.
Per the Committee sitting resolved that: “In view of the fact that the Homowo Festival begins on 11th day of June, 2019, we shall restrain all parties in this suit from playing any active role and any traditional role as Ga Mantse…”
Thus the parties to conduct themselves as Ga Mantse “in connection with the Homowo Festival starting from the 11th day of June, 2019 until and including the 26th day of June, 2019 when the Judicial Committee will reassemble and give further directions.”
By Akutu Dede Adimer, African Eye Report
