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Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II

Also known as: HRM King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II

Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II — traditional ruler championing Ghana's 24-hour economy and responsible mining stewardship, recently leading investment missions.

2026-05-042026-09-20

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    We are told that respected traditional leaders, including the Asantehene and the Ga Mantse, were also in Canada.

    Searching for a Ghost in Toronto: When political outrage runs out of idea
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    The event was on the theme: ‘Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity, Breaking Barriers, and Building Future.’ Speaking at the launch, the Chief of Abossey Okai, Nii Abossey Okai Mantse, who spoke on behalf of the Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, said the event was designed to

    Women urged to take leadership roles to drive Africa’s devt
  4. May 2026
  5. Daily Guide

    Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II The month of no noisemaking and drumming in the Ga traditional area starts today, Monday, May 4 and ends on Thursday, June 4, 2026.

    Ga ‘No Noise’ Month Starts Today
Culture

Ga Mantse appoints Princess Duncan to lead Sacred Crown Awards

The News

Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has appointed Princess Francisca Duncan as Chief Executive Officer of the Sacred Crown Awards, a recently launched initiative designed to celebrate and preserve Ghana's African heritage, spirituality, and traditional wellness systems. The move aims to establish permanent structures, protect the awards' credibility, and secure international recognition and partnerships.

27 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 27 August

  1. Ga Mantse appoints Princess Duncan to lead Sacred Crown Awards

    Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has appointed Princess Francisca Duncan as Chief Executive Officer of the Sacred Crown Awards, a recently launched initiative designed to celebrate and preserve Ghana's African heritage, spirituality, and traditional wellness systems. The move aims to establish permanent structures, protect the awards' credibility, and secure international recognition and partnerships.

    27 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. Prof Oquaye warns miners to act as land custodians

    Former Speaker Professor Mike Oquaye has cautioned mining stakeholders to recognise their responsibility as custodians of the land, warning that it belongs to the dead, the living, and generations yet unborn, and that mining benefits must be balanced with protection of Ghana's natural resources.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ga Mantse urges responsibility in Ghana mining management

    King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II called for a stronger sense of responsibility in managing Ghana's mineral resources, saying mining must be viewed as more than a commercial activity because lands are held in trust for future generations. He said the decision to grant mining concessions carries implications beyond immediate financial returns and places a duty on the present generation to ensure natural resources are not exploited in ways that compromise future generations' inheritance.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ga Mantse pledges support for Ghana Medical Trust Fund

    The Ga Mantse has pledged full support for the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, an initiative aimed at expanding access to specialised healthcare for Ghanaians. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by the Fund's delegation to strengthen partnerships with traditional authorities and raise public awareness of the Fund's mission.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Minister, Mayor present Mahama's Homowo donation to Ga Council

    The Greater Accra Regional Minister and Accra Mayor presented assorted food items and beverages to the Ga Traditional Council on behalf of President Mahama in support of this year's Homowo Festival, comprising 119 bags of maize, 119 containers of palm oil, and various alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 2 August

  1. Ga Mantse leads investment mission for Ghana's 24-hour economy

    The Ga Mantse has led a high-level investment mission with business leaders from the United States and United Kingdom to secure strategic partnerships supporting Ghana's 24-hour economy agenda, engaging government and industry leaders on opportunities in healthcare, energy, finance and cocoa value addition. Key outcomes include agreements for constructing a 500-bed specialist children's hospital and 24-hour pharmacy facility at Korle Bu.

    2 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. Ga Traditional Council warns Chamba group against illegal chieftaincy titles

    The Ga Traditional Council has cautioned members of the Chamba group to stop presenting themselves as chiefs within Ga State, citing provisions of the 1992 Constitution and the Chieftaincy Act, 2008, which restrict chieftaincy titles to persons registered in the National Register of Chiefs and published in the Chieftaincy Bulletin.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ga Mantse pledges support for Ghana's 24-hour economy programme

    The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has pledged full support for the government's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development Programme, calling it critical for Ghana's economic transformation and urging businesses, investors, and development partners to rally behind its implementation.

    23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 6 July

  1. British Columbia College celebrates decade of education with Accra graduation

    British Columbia College, an international school in Ghana, held its tenth-anniversary graduation ceremony in Accra, featuring cultural performances and recognizing top-performing students. The guest speaker, a senior lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, challenged schools to prioritize character development alongside academic achievement.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Ga Mantse urges collective action on Accra's recurring flooding crisis

    The Ga Mantse and Ga Traditional Council have called for a united national effort to address Accra's recurring flooding, stressing that the problem requires collective responsibility, strict enforcement of planning regulations, and improved environmental stewardship beyond engineering solutions alone.

    1 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Opinion: Opposition criticism of Chief Justice's Canada visit unfounded

    A Joy Online opinion piece argues that opposition parties' outrage over Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie attending the FIFA World Cup in Canada and visiting Ghana's national team represents opportunistic political theatrics rather than substantive governance critique.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Second Jamila Forum calls women to lead Africa's development

    The Jamila International Women's Forum held in Accra urged women to take leadership roles in governance, business, and social transformation. Traditional authorities and government officials said gender equality is a prerequisite for economic resilience and nation-building.

    15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 4 May

  1. Ga traditional area observes month-long noise ban starting May 4

    The Ga traditional area's annual noise restriction period began Monday, May 4 and runs through June 4, 2026, suspending drumming, loud religious services, loudspeakers at worship sites, roadside evangelism, and amplified funeral activities. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has directed compliance across communities including Gamashie, Ablekuma West, and Kasoa, and called on religious and traditional authorities to avoid derogatory remarks that could undermine interfaith harmony.

    4 May 2026 · Daily Guide

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