Tensions are running high in the Tema traditional area following the tragic deaths of two young men, purportedly shot by the Ghana Navy during the Tema Kpelejoo festival.
In response to the incident, traditionalists from the community have performed rituals and invoked curses, seeking justice for the deceased and accountability from the authorities.
The annual Kpelejoo festival, a cherished tradition in the Tema area, took a dark turn this year as celebrations were marred by the fatal shooting of the two young men.
Eyewitnesses claim that the victims, whose identities have not been disclosed, were allegedly shot by naval personnel during a confrontation at the festival grounds.
In the wake of the tragedy, traditional leaders and elders convened to address the situation, calling for swift action to be taken against those responsible for the deaths. Performances of traditional rituals and the invocation of curses are believed to be attempts to appeal to ancestral spirits for justice and retribution.
The incident has sparked outrage and sorrow within the community, with residents demanding answers and accountability from the Ghana Navy and law enforcement authorities.
Calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shootings have grown louder, as families mourn the loss of their loved ones.
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Traditionalists of the Tema traditional area performed rituals and invoked curses following the deaths of two young men who were allegedly shot by the Ghana Navy during the Tema Kpelejoo festival. pic.twitter.com/zoD0KKqVSO
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