The Ejura Divisional Council has officially launched the 2026 edition of the Ejura Sekyerene Yam Festival.

The launch was held on Saturday, August 1, 2026, by the festival's Planning Committee, unveiling a week-long line-up of activities aimed at promoting unity, culture, sanitation, and development in Ejura and across Asanteman.

Addressing the media, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Kontihene of Ejura, Nana Odiasempa Obugyen Antwi, announced the dates for this year's celebration.

He said the festival will be held under the theme: "Sekyerene: Celebrating Ejura's Rich Yam Heritage, Advancing Agricultural Innovation, Agribusiness and Sustainable Community Development."

"The festival will commence on October 16, 2026, and will climax on October 24, 2026," he said.

According to Nana Obugyen Antwi, the festival will open on Friday, October 16, with special prayers at the Ejura Central Mosque involving the Muslim community.

The second day will be dedicated to a massive clean-up exercise across the town.

On Sunday, October 18, the Christian community will hold prayers to mark the third day of the festival.

"On Monday, the fourth day, the Queen Mother of Ejura, Nana Akua Tiwaa II, will visit the Ejura Market Square to inspect trading activities and provide the necessary support to traders," the Kontihene disclosed.



He added that on Tuesday, the fifth day, Ejurahene Barimah Osei Hwedie II will lead a massive health walk before addressing the community.

The day will also feature indoor games to entertain participants.

Wednesday has been designated as Youth Day, during which young people will showcase their talents through outdoor games and competitions.

Thursday will celebrate Ejura's cultural diversity, with the various ethnic groups in the area showcasing their rich heritage.

Fetish priests will also perform at the forecourt of the Ejura Palace, after which a quiz competition will be held for students.

"Later on Thursday, Ejurahene Barimah Osei Hwedie II will proceed to the Stool Room with the newly harvested yam to perform traditional rites ahead of the main festival durbar," Nana Obugyen Antwi stated.

On Friday, October 23, the Ejurahene will again visit the Stool Room to perform traditional rites and rituals for the community.

The festival will climax on Saturday, October 24, with a grand durbar, during which Ejurahene Barimah Osei Hwedie II will sit in state to receive homage from the people of Ejura.



The Planning Committee says the festival is expected to attract high-profile personalities, including senior government officials, political leaders from the Presidency, dignitaries from the Ashanti Region, and guests from other parts of the country.

The Paramount Chief of Asante Mampong is also expected to grace the occasion.