Agomeda Homecoming Festival 2026 promotes unity, development and revival

Correspondence from the Eastern Region

The Agomeda community in the Shai Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region has successfully held the second edition of its Homecoming Festival, with a renewed call for peace, unity and accelerated development.

The festival, organised under the theme “Rediscovering Our Heritage for Community Peace and Development,” brought together chiefs, elders, government officials, residents and indigenes from across the country for a grand durbar at the Palace Square on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Cultural Display and Community Engagement

The colourful durbar featured rich cultural performances, including traditional Klama and Obonu displays, alongside prayers led by Christian and Islamic leaders to reflect the community’s unity in diversity.

In her welcome address, the queen mother of Agomeda, Nana Dr. Korlekwor Korli Yohi II, underscored the importance of reconnecting with cultural heritage as a pathway to sustainable development.

She noted that the Homecoming Festival was introduced to revive communal bonds after years without a major traditional celebration due to internal challenges.

“This celebration offers an opportunity for our people to return home, reconnect with their roots and contribute meaningfully to the development of the community,” he stated.

Call for Development Projects

Nana Dr. Korli Yohi II used the occasion to appeal for critical development interventions in the area. Key among the requests was the upgrading of the Agomeda Technical Institute into a fully-fledged secondary technical school to improve access to quality education.

She also called for improved infrastructure at basic schools, as well as the construction of a modern market to support local farmers, particularly mango producers, who currently face challenges in marketing their produce.

According to him, such investments would enhance economic growth, create employment opportunities and strengthen the social fabric of the community.

Government Commitment to Infrastructure

Delivering the keynote address, member of Parliament for Shai Osudoku and Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Obenewaa Ocloo reaffirmed government’s commitment to improving infrastructure within the Shai Osudoku enclave.

Speaking on her behalf, the Greater Accra Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Dennis Nartey Adjarnor, highlighted ongoing road projects under the government’s “Big Push” initiative.

He mentioned key road networks, including Adenta–Dodowa, Afienya–Dodowa, Ayikuma–Doryumu and Doryumu–Agomeda, as well as the Tema Roundabout to Akosombo stretch, which he said were all aimed at boosting economic activities in the area.

He further indicated plans to attract investors to establish mango processing factories, adding that peace and stability were essential prerequisites for development.

Traditional Leaders Advocate Peace and Unity

Traditional authorities at the event in their solidarity messages, emphasised the need for unity and respect for cultural values.

Nene Oklebenor Tetteh Huadji VI, Apetetsi Mantse of Dodowa, called on the youth to respect authority and work collectively towards peace, noting that disunity remained a major obstacle to development.

Similarly, the Queenmother of Abonse, Awo Abena Konyor III highlighted the importance of preserving cultural heritage, warning that neglecting traditions could erode community identity and discipline among the youth.

Community Participation and Youth Development

The week-long celebration featured a series of activities, including cooking competitions showcasing indigenous Ghanaian dishes, talent exhibitions for children, and storytelling sessions aimed at educating the youth about their history.

Organisers noted that the festival has become a platform for engaging young people, nurturing their talents and instilling a sense of responsibility and community pride.

Thanksgiving Service

The celebrations continued on Sunday with a community thanksgiving service at the Palace Square, where Founder of World Miracle Outreach, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Nene Tetteh, delivered a sermon and prayed for the chiefs and people of Agomeda.

The service brought together various churches in the community in a show of spiritual unity, with song ministrations and prayers for continued peace and progress.

A Growing Tradition

In an interview with the media, organisers described the Homecoming Festival as a strategic initiative to reposition Agomeda socially, culturally and economically.

They expressed optimism that the annual event would continue to attract support from government, private organisations and development partners to drive long-term transformation in the community.

As the festival concluded, residents and visitors alike were left with a renewed sense of belonging and a shared commitment to building a peaceful and prosperous Agomeda.