Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has said the government will continue to support the leaders of the Ga State to bring development to its people and the country as a whole.

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The Vice President gave the assurance when he joined the people of the Greater Accra Region on Saturday, August 13, 2022, to commemorate the 2022 Homowo festival.

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"It is a beautiful festival and our Chiefs are the custodians of our tradition and this is why on behalf of the government and our party I'm here to pay homage to all the key chiefs in the Ga state. Please continue to do all the things you're doing to develop the Ga state. I want to assure you that we will be by your side to support you to continue to do the good work for the Ga state," he is quoted to have said by MyJoyOnline.com.

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The Vice President was whole-heartedly welcomed by the Sempe Chief Nii Apan Osaadu I and his subjects.

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Dr Mahamudu Bawumia paid homage to some traditional authorities present.

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On behalf of government, the Vice President donated an amount of GHS50,000.00, which is to support the construction of the Sempe chief's palace.

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He also presented food items to be used for the celebration.

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The festivity was also graced by former President John Dramani Mahama, the National chief Imam of Ghana Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, members of the diplomatic corp.

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On his part, John Dramani Mahama supported the celebration with a donation.

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The Ga people celebrate Homowo which is translated as 'hooting at hunger' in remembrance of a devastating famine arising from a drought that occured in their history in precolonial Ghana.

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The festival starts in the month of August with the planting of crops (mainly maize and yam) before the rainy season starts.

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During this period, noise making is prohibited or banned since it is believed that it will hinder the maturity of the crops.

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Even though it is a Ga traditional festival, many other ethnic groups also partake in the celebrations.

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