By Alvin Nii Okai KASAABROFO (DJ Soul) and Nii Odan MARTEY
On the day of the launch of activities for the Prampram Homowo, the Traditional Council happily promised the people of the town to be excited. Excited about what, some asked. But they kept their cards close to their chest until the Homowo celebrations kicked in, and everything unfolded before their eyes. And though everyone was aware of the durbar, the details were held close to the chest of the organisers.
Then on the night before the durbar, people went into their wardrobes, pulled out their well-kept kentes, sandals and jewelleries. They could not wait for the night to melt into the morning. And when the morning came, the streets of the town were flooded with people looking regal as if headed for a royal feast. It was a sea of color, music, prayers, firing of musketry and reverence to the tradition and culture.
Prampram Kotoko has arrived. Nene Tetteh Wakah III, the paramount chief, was paraded through the streets in a palanquin. Led by a retinue of traditional warriors, he waved to the crowd in acknowledgement of their presence and support for the event. Other divisional chiefs and their associates were also carried to the grounds.
In attendance was also the Youth Chief Nene Teye Nartey I, who was flanked by his army of warriors mostly the youth. Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, who graced the occasion as a guest, was escorted to the grounds by an army of warriors and associates. A well-crafted appellation by Nii Kwardey Ntreh heralded his arrival.
A delightful stringing of words in the Ga language, he extolled the virtue of the Ga Mantse, whose presence at the durbar was celebrated by everyone present. Chairman of the occasion was the Nungua Mantse, King Odaifio Welentsi.
In his address, he called for unity among the people of prampram and the GaDangme in general. He also advised the youth especially of the GaDangme stock on social media, to appropriately applied the platform towards the protection and preservation of the culture.
On his part, Nene Tetteh Wakah III used the occasion which was carried live on PramcitiTV, to express his profound appreciation to the council which he chairs, for the tireless work towards the peace and cohesion of the various quarters.
Also present at the colorful ceremony was the regional minister Titus Glover. The former Member of Parliament congratulated the people of Prampram for the show of unity and togetherness. He pleaded for the unity to exist so Prampram can climb back to where it ought to be as a united community.
On the upcoming elections in December, the regional minister said violence in the region will not be tolerated by the security forces. He said people have the right to vote in peace, even if they disagree with the choices of their friends or relatives. Heads of the four main quarters making up Prampram; Kley, Olowe, Lakple and Annor We, publicly swore allegiance to the Prampram Stool.
They reaffirmed their commitment to the stool and promised to work to preserve the unity of the town. Several chiefs from Afienya, Dawhenya and others were present for the event.
Also at the event was the District Chief Executive for Ningo Prampram Al-Latif Amanor, political party representatives and former Ghana’s High Commissioner to Nambia and Botswana, Ambassador Abdul-Rahman Haruna Attah and other foreign dignitaries including the African American community in Prampram.
Photos: PramcitiTV.
