By Grace Zigah
The Ga Traditional Council and the wider Ga State were thrown into a moment of anxiety after Ga Mantse Tackie Teiko Tsuru II narrowly escaped death in a road accident in the early hours of Wednesday, February 18, 2026, while returning to Accra from the Northern Region
The accident occurred around 2:00 a.m. at Pai-Katanga in the Oti Region, along a major highway route, when the Ga Mantse’s convoy was involved in a crash under circumstances that are still under investigation.
Palace sources confirmed that although the incident was serious, the Ga Mantse escaped unhurt and remains in a stable condition, sparking widespread relief among traditional authorities, family members, and the Ga community.
According to close aides, the Ga Mantse had been returning from a private but highly symbolic visit to Tamale, where he was hosted by the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama.
The visit formed part of long-standing traditional diplomacy and inter-kingdom engagements aimed at strengthening unity, peace, and mutual respect among the traditional institutions—an effort that has gained renewed importance in recent years amid national peacebuilding initiatives.
The journey back to Accra was expected to be routine, but the early-morning accident abruptly disrupted the trip, raising concerns across the Ga State and among traditional councils nationwide.
Sources say news of the crash spread quickly, triggering frantic phone calls to the palace before confirmation emerged that the Ga Mantse was safe and in good health.
Personnel of the Ghana Police Service responded swiftly after being alerted, securing the scene and ensuring the safety of the royal entourage.
While the full technical details of the crash have not yet been officially released, police sources indicate that investigations are ongoing to establish the exact cause and circumstances surrounding the incident.
At the Ga Mantse’s palace, the atmosphere has been described as one of relief, gratitude, and thanksgiving, with elders and subjects expressing appreciation for his safety.
Traditional leaders and well-wishers from across the country have since sent messages of goodwill, prayers, and solidarity to the Ga State.
