When Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia joined the chiefs and people of Ga Mashie (British Accra) to celebrate the Homowo festival, he couldn't believe his eyes.
He was literally held spellbound as he watched crowds pour into the streets of Jamestown and surrounding areas to witness the festivities.
He paid courtesy calls on the Ga Mants, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru, the Gbese Mants, Nii Ayibontey, Sempe Mants, Nii Adote Otintor, Nii Ahene Nunoo III, Abola Mants, and the Asere Mants, Nii Nikoi Olai Amashi II at this time.
Everywhere he went, the Vice President was received with spontaneous applause and cheers from the enthusiastic gathering.
Speaking at the Sempe Manst? palace, an obviously excited Bawumia “it is a beautiful festival and our Chiefs are the custodians of our tradition and this is why on behalf of the government and our party I’m here to pay homage to all the key chiefs in the Ga state.”
He encouraged the traditional leadership headed by the Sempe Mantse to keep up with the good initiatives being undertaken in the area, with a pledge to be a partner in that regard.
“Please continue to do all the things you’re doing to develop the Ga state. I want to assure you that we will be by your side to support you to continue to do the good work for the Ga state”, Dr. Bawumia pledged.
He gave meaning to that pledge by making a cash donation to support the reconstruction of the Sempe Mantse’s palace, and also presented assorted drinks to support the festivities.
The occasion was also graced by the National Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, and some members of the Diplomatic Corps.
The traditional priest of Sempe later prayed for the Vice President, asking God to grant his heart’s desires.
Homowo
In remembrance of a devastating famine caused by a drought that occurred in their history in precolonial Ghana, the Ga people celebrate Homowo, which translates as "hooting at hunger." The festival begins in August with the planting of crops (primarily maize and yam) before the rainy season begins.
Noise-making is prohibited or banned during this time period because it is believed to hinder crop maturity.
Despite the fact that it is a Ga traditional festival, many other ethnic groups participate in the festivities.
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