King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse and traditional ruler of Ghana’s capital region, issued a pointed call for greater recognition of the Ga people’s cultural and historical significance, warning against growing marginalization amid the rapid urbanization of Accra.
Speaking at a durbar marking the climax of the 2025 Homowo festival in Kpone, the monarch said the Ga people — as custodians of Accra — deserve more respect for their role in shaping and sustaining Ghana’s cosmopolitan capital. While reaffirming the Ga State’s commitment to peace and inclusiveness, King Tackie cautioned that cultural disregard threatens the very fabric of the city’s identity.
“We have never been exclusionary. Accra thrives today because of the hospitality of the Ga people,” the king said. “But this openness should not be mistaken for weakness. It is essential that our customs and leadership are respected, not sidelined.”
The Ga Mantse emphasized the need to preserve traditional structures and practices as a pillar of stability and community cohesion, arguing that cultural erosion could undermine long-term social and economic development.
In a nod to the business community, King Tackie also urged corporations operating within Kpone and the wider Greater Accra Region to engage in meaningful corporate social responsibility. Local development, he said, should not be treated as an afterthought.
“Companies doing business here must see themselves as stakeholders in the future of our communities,” he said.
His remarks come amid broader national debates over land tenure, urban sprawl, and the role of traditional leadership in a rapidly modernizing Ghanaian society.
