Oguaa Paramount Chief Recounts How 77 Gods Visited Him At Midnight: "They Were Angry"
- The Oguaa Paramount Chief, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, has narrated how the 77 gods visited him one night
- He said the spirits had woken him up because they were angry about the way he had neglected their shrine
- He said he had to beg for forgiveness and quickly go and mend it the next day to appease the 77 Oguaa gods
The Paramount Chief of the Oguaa Traditional Area, Osabarima Kwesi Atta II, has recounted an eerie encounter with the 77 gods of Cape Coast.
In an interview on JoyFM, he said that on that fateful night, at midnight, he was awakened by a knock on his door in the Emintsimadze Palace.
Source: UGC
According to him, upon opening the door, he came face to face with the gods of Cape Coast.
He said the spirits visited the chief with a serious complaint about the state of the shrine.
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Osabarima Kwesi Atta II said the spirits had asked him why he had left them exposed to the elements while he enjoyed the safety of his palace.
The spirits had told him they were badly affected by the rains and had implored him to address their grievances.
The chief immediately apologised for his negligence and assured them he would ensure their proper shelter.
The next day, the Fante monarch said he summoned his Asafo leader, and they marched to the shrine, where they covered the deities.
Osabarima urges Ghanaians to reconnect with traditions
Osabarima Kwesi Atta II also urged Ghanaians to reconnect with their traditional belief systems.
According to him, abandoning these beliefs and traditions is responsible for the disrespect some Ghanaians have shown to the environment.
Meanwhile, the Oguaa Traditional Area is gearing up for the annual Fetu Afahye Festival, which is set to take place in September.
It is the 60th Oguaa Fetu Afahye since the festival re-emerged.
The festival celebrates the exploits of the seven Asafo Companies that protect the town.
Kojo Yankson enstooled in Cape Coast
Earlier, renowned broadcaster Kojo Yankson of Multimedia Media Group Limited was appointed sub-chief in the Central Region.
Kojo Yankson was honoured with the title Safohen of Brofomba No. 5 in Cape Coast.
In an X post, he shared photos and videos of his coronation attended by local dignitaries, traditional rulers, and residents.
As Safohen, Kojo Yankson, like other traditional rulers in the area, is entrusted with safeguarding the town's customs and traditions.
Asantehene invited to Fetu-Afahye
YEN.com.gh also reported that the Oguaa Traditional Council has invited Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to be the guest speaker at the Oguaa Fetu Afahye Grand Durbar on September 7.
A delegation extended the invitation to the Asanteman Council Meeting held at the Manhyia Palace on July 5, with GNA reporting that this highlighted bonds between the traditional authorities.
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