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The Ga Traditional Council blocked the Igbo Yam Festival in Accra, citing cultural sovereignty and security concerns.
The Ga Traditional Council has blocked the Igbo Yam Festival set for September 21, 2025, in Accra, citing concerns over cultural sovereignty, peace, and security.
Organized by Igbo leader Eze Dr Amb Chukwudi Jude Ihenetu, the event was scheduled at Efua Sutherland Children’s Park.
The council, led by Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, stated it had received an invitation but argued the festival violated a prior warning against importing external cultural traditions into the Ga State.
The decision reflects ongoing tensions between traditional authorities and diasporic communities in Ghana’s capital, with the outcome likely to depend on government intervention to balance cultural expression and regional stability.
El Consejo Tradicional Ga bloqueó el Festival Igbo Yam en Accra, citando preocupaciones por la soberanía cultural y la seguridad.