The former President of Ga-Dangme Traditional Council Dr K. B Asante has entreated beleaguered Gbese Mantse Nii Ayi-Bonte II to vacate his throne honourably to avoid being embarrassed by a section of the public especially the kingmakers. The traditional ruler, prior to the December 7 polls vowed that he will relinquish his stool if outgoing … Read more
Book Review: Traditions and customs of the Gadangmes of Ghana By Gyau Kumi Adu Traditions and Customs of the Gadangmes of Ghana: Descendants of Authentic Biblica. By Gyau Kumi Adu l Hebrew Israelites – Book Review by Gyau Kumi Adu Book Review: Traditions and Customs of the Gadangmes of Ghana: Descendants of Authentic Biblical Hebrew … Read more
The Gbese Dzase or Kingmakers have given the ‘self-acclaimed’ Gbese Mantse, Thomas Okine popularly known as Nii Ayi Bonte a 7-day ultimatum to renounce his stool or they advise themselves. According to them Nii Ayi Bonte’s comments suggesting he will relinquish his stool when the NDC loses the 2016 elections was against the constitution of … Read more
Some residents of Gbese want the Gbese Mantse of the Ga-State, Nii Ayi Bonte II to step down following his promise to abdicate his traditional stool, should the National Democratic Congress(NDC) lose the general elections. There were social media trolling and calls for him to honour his words and step down just as he[Chief] challenged … Read more
The national capital, Accra, has woken up from its election slumber to vibrant business activities, leading to massive human and vehicular traffic. With a few days to Christmas, the story is simple — all roads lead to the central business district (CBD) of Accra, with traffic virtually grinding to a halt. Heavy traffic Routes such … Read more
The Ga-Adangbe Association of Toronto-Canada [GAAT] has awarded 26 Ghanaians for their meritorious services to individuals, associations and communities. Out of the 26 recipients, 21 of them were women of dignity followed by five distinguished men who all received prestigious awards for their dedicated services. Honouring women for their dedicated services to individuals, associations and … Read more
The chief of the Gbese Traditional Area, Nii Ayi Bonte, displayed “total lack of wisdom” when he said he would abdicate his stool if the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) lost the 2016 election, the editor-in-chief of the New Crusading Guide, Abdul-Malik Kweku Baako, has said. Nii Ayi Bonte, at a durbar prior to the … Read more
The Ga Traditional Council has asked government to extend the cut-off date for submission of claims of the proposed Marine Drive Tourism project in Osu to June 2017. In a petition to President John Dramani Mahama, the Traditional Council also requested for increased access to the project and greater transparency in releasing relevant information to … Read more
Ga-Dangme Chiefs have spoken. And they are explicitly clear in their message. They want President John Dramani Mahama to retain power in this year’s election and have accordingly told their people to vote for the President his ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) on December 7. Their position is simple: Gã-Dangmes will vote for the party … Read more
His Royal Majesty King (Dr.) Odaifio Welentsi III the Nungua Mantse and President of the Nungua Traditional Council has vented his spleen on political leaders who had disrespected Ga people, saying vote for those who don’t respect us as a people. He stated that the Ga chiefs are furious over statements made by surrogates of … Read more
The kingmakers of the three gates of Nii Klu Din We, Nii Adjei Okon and Nii Okang Duamro and Principal elder of Nii Nmai have confirmed Jonathan Adjetey Adjei as the Mankralo of Teshie with the stool name Nii Okang Duamro Nmashie III. This was contained in a letter signed by the head of the … Read more
Old Students of the Achimota Senior High School have secured a court injunction to restrain developers from encroaching on the school’s land. President of the Old Students Association and former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Professor Ernest Aryeetey confirmed the injunction to Joy News and vowed that they would do everything to keep the … Read more
It was all colourful and fun at the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFAC) as the various cultures across the country came together to mark Regional Day. At the forecourt of the State House, chiefs, queen mothers, cultural troupes and school children gathered to commemorate the week-long festival. The National Festival of Arts and … Read more
It was all colourful and fun at the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFAC) as the various cultures across the country came together to mark Regional Day. At the forecourt of the State House, chiefs, queen mothers, cultural troupes and school children gathered to commemorate the week-long festival. The National Festival of Arts and … Read more
Residents of Amanfrom in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region are living in fear and panic. This follows the constant threats on lives and properties by some hired land guards in the area. At a press conference held at Amanfrom Palace on Monday, October 31, 2016 the Stool elders raised eyebrows over … Read more
In the month of October specifically 14th & 15th, GaDangme Europe met in Amsterdam, the Netherlands for its 12th Annual General Conference. In 2008 the same venue hosted the Constitutional Conference that gave formal birth to the GaDangme Europe. In the same year 2008 GaDangme Europe planted a seed of love and care for their … Read more
The Krobo mark the passage of girls into womanhood by performing a series of rituals known as Dipo. Dipo rites have been practiced since the eleventh century, and their popularity has not waned despite modern intrusions into traditional Ghanaian culture. At the beginning of the Dipo ceremony, each initiate enters a ritual house, sheds her … Read more
The lady at the centre of the Techiman Fire Chief’s manhood case has spoken at last, denying that the embattled Municipal Fire Commander is her boyfriend. In an exclusive interview with DAILY GUIDE in Techiman, Ataa Takyi, a Community Fire Assistant attached to the Techiman Fire Station, said she had never befriended Eric Philip Ansah … Read more
This year’s edition of Homofest was climaxed on Saturday with a grand durbar of chiefs and people of Ga-Damgbe at the Black Star Square, in Accra. The festival which is in its third year was kicked off with a series of activities including an exhibition by Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies of their tourism, culture … Read more
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has said that as part of its mandate to promote national development through the promotion of culture, the ministry will collaborate with traditional authorities to rebrand their festivals in line with the current global needs. “Rebranding of our culture and festivals is important because it … Read more