Ho Traditional Rituals: There’s no travel ban - Asogli State clarifies

The Asogli State Council has clarified that traditional cleansing and purification rituals scheduled for Ho will take place from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, through to the dawn of Saturday, September 12.

The council, acting under the authority of Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli, issued the clarification following what it described as misleading messages circulating on social media about the planned rituals.

In a statement signed by the Secretary of the Asogli State Council, Stephen Tetteh, the council said there was no restriction on travelling to and fro Ho during the period.

They explained that the rituals were traditional cleansing and purification rites being performed by the chiefs and elders of Ho in response to the recent spate of road accidents in the township, resulting in the loss of lives and properties.

“The rituals are intended to cleanse the town and seek spiritual protection, peace and the continued wellbeing of its people"

The council also stressed that the rituals were not connected to the annual Asogli Te Za celebrations and did not form part of the 2026 Te Za programme.

It said all scheduled activities for the 2026 Asogli Te Za would proceed as advertised.

However, the council appealed to residents, visitors and the general public to respect the solemnity and sanctity of the rituals.

“All Church programmes and other organised activities should, as far as practicable, end by 9:30 p.m." The press release stated

Operators of recreational centres including pubs, drinking spots and similar establishments, were also expected to end their activities by 9:30 p.m. and avoid actions that could interfere with the performance of the traditional rites.

The Council added the route to be used for the rituals for public guidance.

"The public is therefore urged to disregard misinformation and rely on official communications from the Asogli Traditional State Council for accurate information.