At least three people have been confirmed dead following violent clashes during the Homowo festival at Olebu in the Greater Accra Region on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
The deceased have been identified as Abubakar Ramadan Sarbah alias Nii Kwashiebu, Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan, and Joseph Shaibu Dodoo. Their bodies have since been deposited at the Police Hospital Mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
A statement issued by the Ghana Police Service on Sunday, August 31, said preliminary investigations revealed that the incident was triggered by a misunderstanding between supporters of two rival chiefs during the sprinkling of the traditional festival food, Kpokpoi. The dispute escalated into an exchange of gunfire.
The chaos intensified when some attendees attempted to leave the festival grounds, leading to further attacks in parts of Olebu.
