Hon. Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey, the Mayor of Accra has launched the 3rd edition of the popular street art festival, Womba Accra under the theme, Koliko: 'Puppeteering for a positive future'.

The press launch which took place at the Omanye Aba Hall of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) attracted some youth of Accra, the major sponsor and media.

Mr. Douglas Anorfu, AMA Coordinating Director in a welcome address said Womba Accra has become a major part of activity to mark the Homowo Festival. He hoped for an improved peaceful and successful event.

Chief Priest Numo Ayitey Kobla III, Korle Wuloimo also prayed for an incident free event for everyone to enjoy.  He urged all people in Accra to join the festival which comes off on the High street from August 19 to 24.

Ace boxing promoter Alex Ntiamoah Boakye who is the Project Coordinator gave a round down of the programme lineup which includes cleansing, story telling, night of the lights, arts and culture street exhibition, folklore displays and musical concerts.

"There will also be blood donation and health screening for 4,000 people, while Gamada will host the Dunk basketball festival as well as boxing shows and massive concerts at Osikan and Mantse Agbona parks" he stated..

In his key note address, the Accra Mayor, Hon. Michael Nii Kpakpo Allotey said.he loves to be part of anything that promotes and projects the culture of Accra and the Ga language.

He was happy to be part of the event and expects to see Gas projected in all aspects to promote unity, peace and love.

He pledged to support the Womba Accra Festival fully and hoped that the youth will be involved and contribute positively.

Lawson Ltd Company, the major sponsors' representative Simon Ofoli Quaye presented a goodwill message and promised to support but cautioned people under the age of 18 not to drink the Lawson De-Ray Bitters.

Assembly members for Bubuashie and Kaneshie Hon. Daniel Omaboe and Ebenezer Aidoo were present.

By Sammy Heywood Okine