Accra Metropolitan University has announced the postponement of the Dzenten Festival, which was scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The decision was made due to concerns arising from a dispute between Tema and Nungua regarding ownership of the land and the Meridian Rock. The university considers it prudent to postpone the festival until the relevant concerns have been addressed.
The Dzenten Festival is a cultural heritage initiative aimed at promoting Ghana's cultural identity, tourism, and economic development. It seeks to showcase Ghana's heritage and its proposed significance as the Centre of the World, while creating opportunities for employment, enterprise development, and sustainable economic growth for the participating communities and the nation as a whole. The festival is a significant event that highlights the importance of preserving and promoting Ghana's cultural heritage.
The university has expressed its sincere gratitude to the traditional authorities, individuals, institutions, and partners who have contributed their time, knowledge, guidance, and resources to the research, conceptualization, and planning of the festival. Their contributions have been invaluable to the development of this initiative, and the university looks forward to continued collaboration towards its successful implementation.
The postponement of the festival has caused inconvenience to stakeholders, invited guests, media organizations, partners, and members of the public. However, the university regrets any inconvenience caused and appreciates their understanding, patience, and continued support as efforts are made to address the concerns that have necessitated this decision. The university remains committed to promoting cultural heritage, fostering peaceful coexistence, and supporting initiatives that contribute to national development.
The dispute between Tema and Nungua regarding the ownership of the land and the Meridian Rock has raised security concerns, which the university believes need to be addressed before the festival can take place. The university is appealing to the traditional authorities of Tema and Nungua to pursue an amicable resolution of the matter through dialogue, mutual understanding, and respect.
The university believes that constructive engagement among the parties will help preserve peace, strengthen relationships, and create an enabling environment for initiatives that advance the collective interests of both communities. The university is committed to working with all stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the Dzenten Festival.
A new date for the festival will be announced in due course. The university is working to address the concerns that have led to the postponement and is committed to delivering a successful festival that showcases Ghana's cultural heritage and promotes national development.
Key points
- The Dzenten Festival has been postponed due to a land ownership dispute between Tema and Nungua.
- The festival aims to promote Ghana's cultural identity, tourism, and economic development.
- A new date for the festival will be announced in due course.
