The Kpeshie Divisional Police Command has arrested 10 people for attacking the Palace of the Teshie Chief, Gbetsorlor Nii Ashitey Akomfra III.
The suspects are allegedly part of a group that defied the orders of the traditional council not to observe key activities of the festival in line with Covid-19 safety protocols in the Ledzokuku constituency.
The group marched through principal streets of the town amidst dancing and singing and finally besieged the chief's palace amid the throwing of stones and bottles.
According to some residents the police team deployed there dispersed the crowding using tear gas.
However, there was some resistance from the people leading to the arrest of the 10 suspects.
Meanwhile, some residents are also calling on President Akufo-Addo to ease the restrictions, in order to allow them to celebrate this year's festival.
But Chief of Teshie, Gbetsorlor Nii Ashitey Akomfra III appealed to his subjects to obey all the Covid-19 safety protocols and observe this year's Homowo as announced by the traditional council.
Latest Stories
-
PPA Clarification: The dark side of the World Bank’s ‘giveaways’ in Ghana by Bright Simons
36 mins -
Blinken says China helping fuel Russian threat to Ukraine
1 hour -
MHA declares May as Purple Month for Mental Health Awareness
2 hours -
WAEC arrests former headmaster over illegal students registration
2 hours -
MeToo founder Tarana Burke defiant after Harvey Weinstein ruling
2 hours -
Be alert, insist on decent messages – Dwumfour tells media
2 hours -
Father jailed 10 years for burning daughter’s genitals with hot cutlasses
2 hours -
I aim to help Ghana produce world-class athletes – Asamoah Gyan
3 hours -
Ashanti Regional Minister alleges sabotage in electricity supply
3 hours -
2024 Elections: Dampare urges Ghanaians to prioritise patriotism and display maturity
3 hours -
‘Let it rot’ campaign hits fish prices in Egypt
3 hours -
Otumfuo chalks 25 years on Golden Stool today
3 hours -
Saudi could get first Miss Universe contestant this year
3 hours -
Ghana Shippers’ Authority initiates steps to sign Service Level Agreements with stakeholders
3 hours -
Fuse ODG supports rising artiste, Fred Kobby, with funds for music video
3 hours