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Prampram Traditional Council gears up for Homowo 2023 with official launch.
In May this year when the rites for the last Kpledo were being performed at the landing beach at Lakple, Lower Prampram, to climax the celebration, Nene Nene Tetteh Wakah III, the Paramount Chief of the Prampram Traditional Area and President of the Prampram Traditional Council, overcome by joy, politely asked one of his aides to fold the umbrella shielding him so he can dance.
Responding to cheers from the hundreds of residents and visitors who had thronged the beach to observe the final bit of the THREE WEEK old celebration, Nene Wakah III, looking regal and supported by his able queenmother Naa Osabu Abbey I and a supporting cast of elders, male and female warriors, stool mothers and fathers and the chief priest and his associates of priestesses, actively participated in the various performances associated with the rites.
With many hanging on canoes just to catch a glimpse of the celebration, and the bright sunlight gently fading away into the approaching darkness, and lot more watching from the roof of Fort Vernon, the 1700s abandoned slave fort established by the Royal African Society to facilitate the slave trade which now lies in ruins and deteriorating by the minute, Nene Wakah III clutched his hands in acknowledgement of those who had come to help herald a beautiful end to the Kpledo.
Observers said attendance on that day showed Prampram had turn the corner, and people were willing to work together as a family to the growth and development of Prampram.
Since that time and now, and with Homowo less than three weeks away to be celebrated, most residents are confident the feel-good factor which took place during the Kpledo will be again felt in the town.
As a result of the plans to ensure the Homowo also becomes a success, and memorable for entire Prampram Traditional Area, an elaborate plan had been put in place to ensure the ultimate objective of ensuring the town regains its model status as charming and peaceful one, is achieved.
Already, the Traditional Council will on Saturday officially launch the Homowo celebration at the forecourt of the District Assembly.
The launch, expected to be attended by various organisations and individuals, elders from the various quarters and residents, as well as the paramount chief and his entourage, priests and priestesses, will also unveil the activities constituting the Homowo.
This year’s celebration is under the theme: OUR YOUTH, OUR FUTURE AND DEVELOPMENT. The theme reflects the readiness of the youth to work together for the peace and unity of Prampram, irrespective of our differences.
It also signifies the growing influence of culture and traditions as important ingredients in the economic advancement of Prampram and its environs.
Apart from the standard programs which include the ancestral homecoming and the sprinkling of Kpekple (prepared with a steamed and fermented cornmeal with palm nut soup and smoked fish) the others include a clean-up exercise in the entire traditional area, and Nene Tetteh Wakah III Health Walk and Screening exercise.
The health screening is particularly free, and residents are encouraged to avail themselves for it. The other programs include Atsorme Night, Yellow Friday, Pramfest, Arts and Culture fair and more.
On the sprinkling of the festival cuisine Kpekpl by the various quarters, the paramount chief will engage in an elaborate one through the principal streets of Prampram.
He will be escorted through the process by a retinue from the palace, to assist him perform the sacred exercise. On Wednesday, the various family heads will assemble their people at their quarters, to deliberate on important issues of concern to them. Such gatherings essential to the growth and development of the various quarters, and a good place to get to know each other.
This is also the time when indigenes who live outside of the town come home with their families, and they are introduced to everyone. The new additions to the family are also introduced on that day.
In effect, this year’s Homowo will be yet another fine display of the might of a people ready to work for the common good of all.
And for those who live abroad and may are worried they may be left out of the celebration, a local platform, PramcitiTV will bring every programme right into their homes.
By Anny Osabutey
Ahyiresu and Abofrem, two quiet communities in the Atwima Mponua District, have been shaken to the core by a chilling midnight drama that reads like a nightmare.
A pastor and a young mother stand accused of attempting to bury a five‑month‑old baby girl alive, a crime that has ignited outrage and disbelief across the township.
According to police, Apostle Richmond Akwasi Frimpong, 36, Head Pastor of the Anointed Grace Prayer Ministry at Kuffour Camp, conspired with his uncle Emmanuel Appiah, 53, and the child’s mother, 23‑year‑old Beatrice Agyapomaa, to dispose of the infant, Anaya Achiaa, under the cover of darkness.
A fourth suspect, Emmanuel Donkor, remains on the run.
The suspects were caught near a refuse dump around 10 pm on April 9, 2026, after a vigilant resident, Akwasi Twezor, noticed their suspicious movements.
When confronted, they claimed the child was already dead and had palace approval for burial. But Twezor’s instincts proved right—the baby was still alive, gasping faintly for breath.
Chief Linguist, Nana Yaw Badu, later confirmed that Frimpong had misled him earlier in the evening, securing permission for burial by falsely declaring the child dead.
The infant was rushed to the Abofrem Clinic, where she is now responding well to treatment. Police described her as “very beautiful.”
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Evelyn Yitamkey, Commander of DOVVSU in Bibiani, confirmed that the suspects have been provisionally charged.
Frimpong faces attempted murder and conspiracy charges, while Agyapomaa and Appiah are charged with conspiracy and abetment.
They were remanded by the Bibiani Circuit Court, presided over by Judge Frank Asiedu Nimako, to assist investigations.
The docket has been forwarded to the Attorney General’s Department for advice, ASP Yitamkey indicated.
The attempted crime has provoked fury among residents, many suspecting ritual motives aimed at bolstering the pastor’s influence.
Crowds attempted to attack the suspects outside court, but police intervention prevented mob justice.
The Assembly Member for Ahyiresu, Yusuf Suleiman, has assured residents that justice will be pursued swiftly.
From Kingsley E. Hope, Kumasi
The forecourt of the African University of Communications and Business (AUCB) in Accra came alive on Friday with colour, creativity and innovation, as Level 300 students transformed the space into a lively exhibition of ideas.
Under the theme “Building meaningful brands beyond the logo,” the students invited patrons into a world where ordinary products were reimagined through storytelling, design and purpose.
From scented candles to innovative food concepts, each stand told a unique story, one that went beyond aesthetics to capture identity, value and human connection.
For many of the students, the event was more than just an academic exercise; it was a moment to dream out loud.
Guided by their lecturer, Peter Wonders, they explored what it truly means to build a brand in today’s competitive world where trust, consistency and experience matter just as much as logos and slogans.
Chairman of the occasion, Nana Kum Gyata VI, in his remarks said a brand is what people say about you when you are not present.
At the end of the presentations, awards were presented to deserving groups with Vida Nyaneba emerging as the overall best branding student.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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