Ga Traditional Council — traditional authority governing Ga State affairs including chieftaincy regulation, cultural festivals, and community directives in Accra.
The Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for a united national effort to address Accra’s recurring flooding, stressing that the challenge goes beyond engineering solutions and requires collective responsibility, discipline …
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, and the Ga Traditional Council have called for a united national effort to address Accra’s recurring flooding, stressing that the perennial problem requires more than engineering solutions and must be tackled through collective responsib …
The High Court has declared the appointment of Nii Amoo Dodoo to the Judicial Committee of the Ga Traditional Council null and void, ruling that he does not meet statutory qualifications under the Chieftaincy Act. …
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse and President of the Ga Traditional Council, has launched the maiden Sacred Crown Awards, an initiative aimed at promoting African heritage, spirituality and wellness. …
… The Ga Mantse, who is also the President of the Ga Traditional Council, described the Sacred Crown Awards as a symbol of unity, identity and renewal for the continent. …
… Marketing and Sales Manager for Delta Air Lines in Ghana, Eloina Badoo, said the airline first paid a courtesy call on the Ga Traditional Council before commissioning a borehole project in Jamestown. …
The Greater Accra Regional Peace Council (GARPC) has called for full compliance with the annual ban on drumming and noise-making, which will run from Monday, 4th May to Thursday, 4 June 2026, in line with directives from the Ga Traditional Council. …
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.
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.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang bid farewell to outgoing Brazilian Ambassador Mariana Gonçalves Madeira, thanking her on behalf of President Mahama and the Ghanaian government for her service. The Vice President highlighted Ghana and Brazil's deep historical and cultural ties, and discussed areas of cooperation including agriculture, energy, security, trade, and international initiatives.
Organisers of the Sacred Crown Awards 2026 are conducting further verification and stakeholder engagement to ensure fairness and integrity in the nomination process. They have made adjustments to selected categories and opened a one-week window for corrections of administrative errors, while clarifying that this does not constitute a reopening of nominations.
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang received the outgoing Brazilian Ambassador and commended her contributions to Ghana-Brazil relations. Discussions focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, energy, security, trade, and social development, with particular emphasis on energy sector partnerships involving Petrobras.
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.
More than 6,000 residents, traditional leaders and visitors participated in the 2026 Ga Homowo Health Walk on August 1, sponsored by Bills Micro Credit Limited. The event promoted healthy living and cultural pride through free health screening, traditional games, musical performances and community activities across Gamashie.
MTN Ghana has donated GH¢30,000 in cash and assorted items to the Ga Traditional Council to support this year's Homowo Festival celebrations. The donation was presented by the Chief Customer Experience Officer and marks MTN's 30 years of operations in Ghana.
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.
The Mayor of Accra has briefed the Ga Mantse and members of the Ga Traditional Council on a proposed 24-hour market project to be developed on a four-acre site at Agbogbloshie. The facility will include shops, warehouses, restaurants, a supermarket, a police post, fire station, clinic, and accommodation for traders.
The Mayor of Accra has briefed the Ga Traditional Council on a proposed 24-hour market project at Agbogbloshie, to be built on a four-acre site with shops, warehouses, restaurants, cold stores, a police post, clinic, and accommodation for traders. The mayor emphasized that the project requires collaboration among government, traditional authorities, traders, and stakeholders.
The Ga Traditional Council has directed the closure of all shops, markets and commercial establishments in Accra from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, to support a nationwide General Cleaning Exercise aimed at promoting environmental sanitation and restoring cleanliness in the capital.
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has called for a united national effort to address Accra's recurring flooding, stating the challenge requires collective responsibility, discipline and strict adherence to environmental regulations beyond engineering solutions alone.
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.
The High Court has declared the appointment of Nii Amoo Dodoo to the Judicial Committee of the Ga Traditional Council null and void, ruling that he does not meet statutory qualifications under the Chieftaincy Act. Justice Alexander Graham held that the appointment contravened Sections 12(2), 14(1), and 29(2) of the Chieftaincy Act, 2008.
The Sacred Crown Awards 2026, Ghana's premier awards celebrating African heritage, spirituality, wellness, leadership, and culture, have opened nominations under the royal patronage of King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse. The inaugural edition seeks to honour individuals and organisations preserving African identity and driving meaningful impact across Ghana, the continent, and the diaspora.
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, has unveiled the inaugural Sacred Crown Awards to recognize individuals and institutions promoting African heritage, spirituality, and wellness. The awards, established under his royal patronage, are built on three pillars—African Heritage, Spirituality, and Wellness—and aim to honour cultural custodians, spiritual leaders, and changemakers who serve humanity.
King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II unveiled the Sacred Crown Awards on Saturday, aimed at recognising individuals, institutions and communities that are preserving and promoting African heritage. The awards will be held in October 2026 and will present 66 awards across categories including African textile, heritage, spirituality, wellness, and special honours.
Delta Air Lines celebrated its 20-year milestone in Ghana and announced preparations to support increased travel demand for the FIFA World Cup, offering individual ticketing, group travel packages, and charter options for Ghanaian fans travelling to North America. The airline is collaborating with local travel agencies and its KLM partnership to provide alternative connection routes.
The Ga Traditional Council has called for forgiveness of Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo following public backlash over comments she made regarding staff postings to northern Ghana, characterizing the incident as an "unfortunate lapse in communication" rather than malice. The Council acknowledged that the remarks generated concern among northerners but said they were not intended to demean or insult the dignity of the people of the North.
The Greater Accra Regional Peace Council has called for full compliance with the annual ban on drumming and noise-making from 4 May to 4 June 2026, issued in line with Ga Traditional Council directives. The Council describes the observance as rooted in culture and spirituality, serving purposes of reflection, spiritual cleansing, and honouring ancestors.
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.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has announced a ban on drumming and noise-making within the Ga Traditional Area from May 4 to June 4, 2026, to maintain peace and harmony during the annual Nmaa Dumo observance period. The directive prohibits religious groups from using musical instruments and loudspeakers outside their premises, suspends roadside evangelism, and restricts funeral rites during the period.
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has announced a one-month ban on drumming and noise-making across the Ga Traditional Area from May 4 to June 4, 2026, prohibiting churches from using musical instruments, banning loudspeakers outside religious buildings and pubs, and suspending roadside evangelism. The Ga Traditional Council has simultaneously banned funeral rites and related activities involving amplified sound or drumming.