Tamale, Nov. 5, – The Tamale Metropolitan Assembly has held a stakeholder engagement to mobilise support for the Royal Savannah Fest and Investment Expo 2026, aimed at promoting the cultural heritage, tourism and investment potential of northern Ghana.

The festival, scheduled for December 8 to 10 at the Jubilee Park in Tamale, will be held on the theme: “Reclaiming the North.”

It is expected to bring together traditional rulers, government officials, investors, business operators and cultural groups to explore opportunities for tourism development and economic growth.

Alhaji Adam Abubakari Takoro, the Tamale Metropolitan Chief Executive, addressing the engagement on Wednesday, urged stakeholders to commit to the successful organisation of the festival.

He said their support and active participation were essential to achieving its objectives.

Alhaji Iddirisu, the Naa Bapri Lamashe Naa, highlighted the significance of the festival in relation to the Ghana@70 initiative, saying it offered an opportunity to showcase the country’s cultural heritage and development potential.

He also urged residents to take responsibility for sanitation in their communities, stressing that maintaining a clean and healthy environment was a collective responsibility.

The festival is expected to feature a high-level traditional authority dialogue, a grand durbar of chiefs, a Pan-African street carnival, a Savannah investment exhibition and visits to selected tourist sites.

The investment exhibition will provide a platform for businesses, entrepreneurs and investors to explore opportunities in agriculture, tourism, culture and natural resources.

The initiative also seeks to strengthen partnerships among traditional authorities, government, the private sector and development partners to help harness the economic potential of northern Ghana.

The stakeholder engagement formed part of the Assembly’s efforts to encourage participation and mobilise support for the festival.

By Mariam Alhassan