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Violent clashes broke out during the Homowo festival in Sowutuom on Saturday, August 30, 2025, resulting in two deaths and several injuries. The confrontation began when residents of Dwenewoho attempted to sprinkle Kpokpoi, a traditional dish central to the festival, in Sowutuom, which was resisted by local traditional leaders.
The disagreement quickly escalated into violence, with heavy gunfire reported. Armed men stormed the area, forcing many residents to flee and lock up their shops. Eyewitnesses described hearing gunshots and bullets flying everywhere for almost 30 minutes.
The deceased included the Obrafor of Sowutuom and the son of the local chief. Several others were believed to be injured, though the exact number remains unclear. Police later moved in to restore calm, but many shops remained closed on Sunday as residents feared the violence could erupt again.
This incident is not isolated, as similar clashes were reported in Teshie, where two deaths occurred during the Homowo Kpokpoi Sprinkling Ceremony earlier in the week. The Homowo festival, celebrated annually by the Ga people, marks the end of famine and the harvest season, symbolizing abundance and thanksgiving
