Medikal Visits Sowutuom Chief After His Son Died in Fatal Homowo Clash
- The recent Homowo celebrations by the Ga ethnic group have been marred by pockets of violence in the city
- Reports have suggested six to eight deaths, including the son of the Sowutuom chief, Nii Osabu Akwei Ofoli I
- Medikal, who was raised in Sowutuom, called on the Chief as investigations into his son's death continue
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Ghanaian rapper Medikal has commiserated with the Sowutuom chief, Nii Osabu Akwei Ofoli I, following the death of his son.
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A violent clash during the Homowo festival on August 30, 2025, claimed the lives of several people, including the chief's son, popularly known as Abu Governor.
The rapper, who was raised in Sowutuom, was seen at the Chief's palace on September 4, 2025. He went with a truck full of items, including bottled water and drinks, to express his sympathy for the chief's loss.
The chief's son was an acquaintance of Medikal. The rapper, speaking with the bereaved chief and his elders in his palace, intimated that he had several plans for the community he had discussed with the deceased prince.
"What has happened to my brother pains me a lot because not long ago, we talked about doing great things like constructing a football park and a basketball court," Medikal said in a video sighted by YEN.com.gh.
"The only thing I can do for my brother is to show love, whether alive or no more. He still lives within us," the rapper added.
Police arrest suspect after violent Sowutuom clash
The Ghana Police Service has released a statement after the clash in Sowutuom.
The Accra Regional Police Command arrested two suspects, Christian Saka Ahianyevi, aged 35, a private security officer, and Newton Alotey, aged 26, a dispatch rider, in connection with the violence.
“In line with police procedures, 18 spent BB cartridges were retrieved from Newton Alotey, while Christian Saka Ahianyevi was found in possession of a locally manufactured pistol, a cutlass, and other exhibits. All exhibits have been retrieved,” the statement by the police said.
The police say three individuals, identified as Abubakar Ramadan Sarbah (also known as Nii Kwashiebu), Theophilus Nii Amu Kwadjan, and Joseph Shaibu Dodoo, lost their lives. Four others sustained injuries.
Unconfirmed reports initially suggested six to eight deaths, including the Sowutuom Chief's son.
Investigations are still underway. An eyewitness account captured by Joy News noted that the confrontation began when residents of Dwenewoho attempted to sprinkle Kpokpoi, a traditional dish central to the festival, in Sowutuom.
This was reportedly resisted by the local traditional leaders. The disagreement is said to have quickly escalated into violence including heavy gunfire.
Teshie Kpokpoi sprinkling ceremony turns fatal
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also recently reported that two deaths were recorded after recent violence during the Homowo festivities held in the Teshie Traditional Area, stemming from the sprinkling of Kpokpoi.
The violence on August 26, 2025, reportedly left Eddy Blessing and Patrick Maamah Martey Fio dead, with Teshie Obediben Mantse, Nii Martey Dzata Obrempong I, weeping during a media briefing.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
