Police urge Teshie residents to respect court order on Homowo Festival

The Ghana Police Service has appealed to the people of Teshie to comply with a court order stopping all outdoor activities related to this year’s Homowo Festival.

This comes after recent tensions in the community, including violent clashes during the traditional sprinkling of Kpokpoi that left three people dead.

In response, the Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) engaged with chiefs, elders, and other stakeholders to find a peaceful solution.

The outcome was a decision to secure a court injunction to prevent further unrest.

Speaking at a meeting with local youth groups on Saturday, August 30, Assistant Commissioner of Police Emmanuel Baah, the Kpeshie Divisional Commander, said the injunction had been served to all relevant parties, including the Teshie Traditional Council and clan leaders.

He appealed to the youth to help maintain peace by observing the court’s directive.

“We are asking for cooperation from everyone,” ACP Baah said. “The chiefs and clan heads have been served. We want the youth to remain calm and avoid any action that could disturb public order.”

Deputy Greater Accra Regional Commander, DCOP Obed Dzikunu, also addressed the concerns of the community.

He acknowledged that the decision was difficult but said it was taken to protect lives and property.

“We understand the disappointment,” he said, “but celebrations can be postponed. Lives cannot be replaced.”

The injunction bars outdoor festivities on August 30 and 31 and applies to the Teshie Traditional Council, Council of Elders, and heads of the Gbugblah, Lenshie, Agbawe, Krobo, and Kle clans.

Police have warned that anyone who defies the order will face arrest and prosecution.