The La Traditional Area marked the climax of its Homowo celebrations today with the performance of the sacred Ngorwala rite, led by the La Shikitele(king maker)Nii Adjei Kofeh IV.
The ceremony, held a day after the main Kpasolemor event, brought together chiefs, elders, and community members in a solemn appeal for ancestral blessings and communal harmony.
The Ngorwala rite, deeply rooted in Ga tradition, serves as a spiritual moment to resolve conflicts, promote peace, and honour the wisdom of the elders.
Families gathered at their respective clan houses, each person bringing a drink as a token of respect and to be used for their personal and collective supplications.
Clan heads poured libation, invoking blessings for the elderly and seeking guidance from the ancestors.
In his role as custodian of tradition, the La Shikitele visited various clan houses to offer blessings and counsel. “We speak on behalf of our ancestors,” he said during an interview with veteran journalist Victor Morrison. “We advise our people to live in peace, respect authority, and avoid quarrels so that our land may flourish.”
The day also featured the ceremonial procession of the La Kpa drums, carried through all quarters as a symbolic farewell to the festival’s rites.
At the water’s edge, the elder of the area joined the Shikitele in a traditional dance, celebrating the endurance and unity of the community.
“This is not easy work,” the Shikitele noted, referring to the long journey of the drum carriers. “The drink we offer them is a gesture of gratitude for their strength, for their spirit, and for keeping our traditions alive.”
As the Homowo festival draws to a close, the La Shikitele urged all residents to uphold the values of discipline, respect, and unity. “Let us do good,” he said. “Let us honour our ancestors not just in ritual, but in how we live every day.”
