Gbese Mantse, Nii Ayi-Bonte II has asked the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, to render an apology to the Ga state.
The traditional ruler said the Minister ought to offer the apology because he varied the terms of observing the month-long ban on drumming and noise making, which precedes the celebration of the Homowo festival.
The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs recently signed an agreement with Faith-Based Organisations to allow the use of microphones and public address systems, as well as clapping hands at reduced volumes, in churches during the ban on drumming and noise-making.
This followed a stakeholders’ meeting at Dodowa between the entities and the Greater Accra Regional Security Council, which was led by Henry Quartey.
The council, on the other hand, slammed the Minister, wondering why an indigene who understands Ga State’s cultural values would do such a thing.
“A great deal has happened. How is it possible that Ga state residents Henry Quartey and Elizabeth Sackey, along with religious leaders, will attempt to change Ga traditions and customs? They have no right to act in this manner.”
Speaking at the Odadao festival celebration to lift the ban on drumming and noisemaking, Gbese Mantse Nii Ayi-Bonte II said “I want to convey to AMA Mayor Elizabeth Sackey a message that this should be the first and last time he varies the terms in observing the ban on drumming and noisemaking.” We’ve seen a lot of ministers, and Henry Quartey will not be the one to try to destroy our customs and traditions. The Minister has been unable to attend. Elizabeth Sackey should notify Henry Quartey that he owes an apology to Georgia State.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
