The Paramount Chief of Prampram, Nene Tetteh Djan, has appealed to political leaders to be mindful of their pronouncements when campaigning and live up to their promises, should their party win. According to him, infrastructural developments like the construction of roads and provision of utility services such as potable drinking water in the rural areas are the responsibility of government, it must therefore ensure that these social amenities are implemented.
Nene Tetteh Djan made the appeal during the sprinkling of “Kpoikpoi” to mark Homowo in the area. Homowo which means hooting at hunger, is an annual festival celebrated by the Ga’s and Dangmes in remembrance of the hunger their ancestors suffered when they journeyed to their present settlement. During this period, food is given to the ancestors as a sign of respect and appreciation for their toil.
In the area of sanitation, he urged residents to portray the spirit of cleanliness both in their homes and communities to prevent communicable diseases, adding that maintaining a clean environment should be an everyday activity and not only on festive occasions. The Chief Priestess of Prampram, Nene Kwei Opletu offered sacrifices to her deity and asked for blessings and long life in the coming year.
