Residents of Gomoa Fawomanye in the Central Region are preparing to celebrate the 2026 Akwambo Festival, with traditional leaders unveiling a week-long programme aimed at promoting community development, cultural heritage and social cohesion.
The Odikro of Gomoa Fawomanye, Nana Sakyi Ansah, together with the Queen Mother, Nana Amba Esuon, have announced a series of activities scheduled to take place from July 6 to July 12, 2026, as part of this year’s festivities.
According to the traditional authorities, the festival will commence with a community-wide clean-up exercise aimed at improving environmental sanitation and encouraging residents to maintain a clean and healthy environment.
The celebration will also feature a health screening exercise, providing residents with the opportunity to undergo basic medical checks and receive health education from professionals. Organisers say the initiative forms part of efforts to promote preventive healthcare and improve the well-being of community members.
Other activities lined up for the festival are expected to bring together indigenes, residents and visitors, while showcasing the rich cultural traditions of the Gomoa people.
The highlight of the festival will be a grand durbar of chiefs and people on Saturday, July 11, where traditional leaders, invited guests and community members will gather to celebrate the history, achievements and aspirations of Gomoa Fawomanye. Cultural performances, traditional displays and other attractions are expected to form part of the occasion.
The week-long celebration will climax with a thanksgiving service on Sunday, July 12, during which residents will offer prayers and express gratitude for the community’s progress and blessings.
Nana Sakyi Ansah and Nana Amba Esuon have called on all natives and citizens of Gomoa Fawomanye, both at home and abroad, to return to the community and participate in the celebrations.
They expressed optimism that this year’s Akwambo Festival would strengthen unity among residents, foster development and provide an opportunity for families and friends to reconnect while celebrating their shared cultural heritage.
The traditional leaders further encouraged neighbouring communities and the general public to join the festivities and make the 2026 Gomoa Fawomanye Akwambo Festival a memorable occasion.
