Teshie Homowo 2026 to usher in new era of peace, security, national recognition – Chief

The Paramount Chief of Teshie, Gbetsoolo Nii Ashitey Akomfra III, has assured residents and ors that the 2026 Teshie Homowo Festival will be celebrated under significantly improved security arrangements, stronger government collaboration and renewed community unity following the tragic events that overshadowed last year's festivities.

The Paramount Chief also announced that the Minister for Tourism, Creative Arts and Culture, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has pledged to work closely with the Teshie Traditional Council, the Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly and community stakeholders to improve the organisation and visibility of the festival.

Speaking at the official media launch of Homowo 2026 on Friday, July 24, the Chief, who doubles as the President of the Teshie Traditional Council, reflected on the lessons learnt from the previous festival, announced a series of activities for this year's celebrations and called on all Teshie residents to embrace peace in honour of their ancestors.