General News of Sunday, 19 September 2021Source: thebftonline.comAs part of the “Homecoming” activities held by the chiefs and people of Ekumfi Abor in the Central Region, from Friday 03 to Sunday 05 September 2021, is “puberty rite” (Bragor in Fante language) to initiate younger women into adulthood. “Homecoming” is an initiative of the chiefs to bring back home citizens of Ekumfi Abor, far and near, to raise funds to support the developmental agenda of the area, through various activities. “The ceremonies the younger women went through was in line with the Fante culture, and mark their entry into adulthood. Aside from expecting the younger women to remain virgins prior to the puberty rite, it is taboo for women to get married or pregnant without haven gone through adulthood initiation. However, the “Home-coming” as initiated by the chiefs and organized by the Ekumfi Abor Professional Association (EAPA) provided an opportunity for the puberty rite to be held this year, after a two-year suspension,” Ebusuapayin Kobina Abban of Eguana Clan of Ekumfi Abor, said.
