Traditional protocols once restricted palace entry during menstruation – Nana Owusu III

Nana Atta Foster Owusu III is Chief of Kparekpare Nana Atta Foster Owusu III, Chief of Kparekpare in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region has said that, in the past, some traditional customs prohibited women in their menses from entering a chief’s palace as part of long-standing cultural protocols observed in many communities.

The chief further encouraged sustained dialogue on cultural heritage, saying such engagements would promote mutual understanding while safeguarding Ghana’s rich traditional values for future generations.

Nana Owusu said the importance of preserving the historical context of such customs to enable younger generations to appreciate their cultural significance and understand how traditional practices have evolved over time.