The Accra Regional Police Command has launched an investigation into violent clashes that marred the climax of this year’s Homowo Festival celebrations at Sowutuom and Anyaa on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
According to preliminary police reports, the disturbances began when a misunderstanding broke out between followers of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of the traditional food, Kpokpoi. The disagreement quickly escalated into an exchange of gunfire, throwing the celebrations into chaos.
The violence intensified as some attendees attempted to leave the festival grounds, leading to further attacks at Olebu. In the process, three people — Abubakar Ramadan Sarbah alias Nii Kwashiebu, Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan, and Joseph Shaibu Dodoo — lost their lives.
Four others sustained various degrees of injuries. They have been identified as Enoch Amevor (treated and discharged), Samuel Adjei, Nathaniel Doku, and Frederick Lartey alias Nii Obrafour. The injured victims are currently receiving treatment at different medical facilities, including the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and Ridge Hospital.
The bodies of the deceased have since been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
In response, the Accra Regional Police Command has deployed additional personnel to restore calm in the affected areas. Intelligence-led operations are also underway to identify and arrest all individuals connected to the violence.
Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs at the Accra Regional Police Command, strongly cautioned traditional leaders, elders, and their supporters to respect agreed security arrangements during festivals and to desist from actions that threaten public peace and safety.
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