{
  "id": 1481002,
  "title": "‘Let Homowo Unite Abeka’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/let-homowo-unite-abeka",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T12:31:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Guide Network",
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    "url": "https://dailyguidenetwork.com/let-homowo-unite-abeka/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abeka Mantse, Nii Boi IV, has urged residents of the Abeka Traditional Area to focus on unity and peace as they observe this year's Homowo festival. After participating in the traditional sprinkling of kpokpoi, Nii Boi IV emphasized that the festival is not merely a time for remembrance and gratitude but also a means to reinforce values like harmony, respect for culture, and tradition.\n\nNii Boi IV stressed that the current period is essential for Abeka residents to maintain peace and unity, as it is crucial for preserving the cultural dignity of the Ga people and fostering appreciation for their heritage among younger generations. He urged residents to respect Homowo rituals and traditions, acknowledging the festival's significance in reminding Ga people of their resilience and commitment to peaceful coexistence.\n\nElders and Asafoatse, who took part in the kpokpoi sprinkling ceremony, echoed the call for unity and invoked prayers for peace, prosperity, and protection for Abeka and the entire Ga State during the celebrations. Nii Boi VII, Asere Mantse, further highlighted the importance of sensitivity in discussions about religion, urging residents to remember their shared Ghanaian identity and to approach religious matters with caution.\n\nNii Odzenma I, co-chairman of the Abeka Reconciliation Committee, announced that all disputes within the traditional area are in the reconciliation stage and assured the public that mechanisms are in place to address any conflicts. He expressed confidence that everything is under control.",
  "summary": "Abeka Mantse sprinkling kpokpoi during the Homowo festival The Abeka Mantse, Nii Boi IV, has called on residents within the Abeka Traditional Area to remain united and shun family Read More... The post ‘Let Homowo Unite Abeka’ appeared first on DailyGuide Network .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}