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The Accra Regional Police Command has begun investigations into violent clashes that marred the climax of the Homowo Festival at Anyaa and Sowutuom on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
In a statement signed by Superintendent Juliana Obeng, Head of Public Affairs for the Accra Region, police confirmed that the disturbance broke out during the traditional sprinkling of Kpokpoi, the ceremonial food of the festival.
According to reports, a misunderstanding between supporters of two rival chiefs quickly escalated into an exchange of gunfire, disrupting the celebrations and sparking panic among attendees. The violence spread to nearby Olebu when some festival-goers attempted to leave the grounds, leading to further attacks.
Three people lost their lives in the clashes: Abubakar Ramadan Sarbah, also known as Nii Kwashiebu, Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan, and Joseph Shaibu Dodoo. Their bodies have since been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Four others sustained varying degrees of injury. They include Enoch Amevor, who has been treated and discharged, as well as Samuel Adjei, Nathaniel Doku, and Frederick Lartey, popularly known as Nii Obrafour. The injured are receiving medical care at facilities including the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital and the Ridge Hospital.
Police have since deployed additional officers to restore calm and assure residents of their safety. Intelligence-led operations are ongoing to track down and arrest all individuals involved in the violence.
The Police Command has also cautioned traditional leaders and their followers to comply strictly with agreed security measures to prevent future disturbances during cultural celebrations.
