The Ga Traditional Council has directed that this year’s celebration of the Homowo, be held within the confines of the stool houses of chiefs within the traditional area.
Furthermore, it directs that heads of family must perform all rites in connection with the festival in their family houses.
The directive comes in the wake of the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the country and the need to curb the spread of the virus in the traditional area.
A statement issued in Accra signed by the acting President of the Ga Traditional Council, Nii Dodoo Nsaki stated that the outbreak of the pandemic has had devastating impact on social lives, thus urged traditional rulers to strictly abide by the protocols enrolled to celebrate the festivals.
Nii Dodoo explained that there is a possibility of large gathering during the twins festival and the actual Homomo celebration and underscored the urgent need for chiefs to adhere strictly to the protocols to contain the spread of the virus.
