The Asogli State Council has launched the 2023 Te Zã festival leading to the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Enstoolment of Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli for being Selfless and Inspiring leader to the people of Asogli.
The ceremony was held on Monday 28th August 2023 at the National Theatre, Accra, with the Theme “20 YEARS OF SELFLESS AND INSPIRING LEADERSHIP.”
Delivering his statement at the event, Paramount Chief of Asogli, Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia described his guiding principle as, Hardwork, Perseverance, Honesty, Humility and Selflessness. “More importantly I pledge to commit myself to the best interest of the people. This pledge is in recognition of my people desire for development. Development that creates jobs, enhances living standards and brings happiness”.
“Also there has been an adoption of a naturalistic approach as a result of the belief regarding the land of Asogli and its people, Voltarian and all of Ghana. “I desire to modernize traditional leadership and make it more responsive to the aspiration of the people “He added.
“Moreover, talking about development in Volta Region, there is a Global Agric-Development Campany Rice processing plant in Sogakope, Yam and Cassava Cultivation, Palm Oil and Salt extraction at Mutisigu and Keta, Small scale tilapia farms common along the coast of lake Volta, Stone Quarry and Artisanal Occupation. A designed website for Asogli state is putting together publications, Ho Tourist Guide 2009 which is in process of updating and also the Volta Region a Guide to Tourists and Investors”.
Besides that, there will be a relaunch of the Ghana Medical Health Fund which will take care of people suffering from various illnesses especially Children. Furthermore, in honouring my late twin and mother “I want to launch the Akpeyoo and Ataa Foundation to honour the memory of my mother and twin brother which will be headquartered in Ho and I intend to give the foundation 60% of my business interest”, he stated.
“Development is a long and never-ending journey therefore the celebration of the 20th Anniversary shows us how the opportunity to stop thinking and plan for a future, while we give thanks to God and all who have supported us. We must commit ourselves to serve in the best interests of the people.
“Also, in the 20th Anniversary book that would be release soon I attempted some amount of sword taking and outlined some of the things we have done to mobilize our people and attract investors into the country”.
He said the theme for this year Te za captures the desire of the chiefs of Asogli to celebrate what they think was 20 years of selfless and inspiring leadership. “My preference was for a theme that will more direct and reflect our development orientation but it’s also true that selfless leadership is important for development.
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia expressed his profound gratitude to all supporters and sponsors who made the occasion a great one and also included that development is not possible without peace therefore the desires to help strengthen peace in Ghana is the reason why people have embarked on various visit across the country.
Togbe Afede XIV, encouraged all to hold up to honesty to help establish peace on chieftaincy values across the country and the continent.
“Our peace and stability in Ghana have been magnet and attracted investors to the country therefore let us remember peace because there is no choice and that is why we must not go to war with Niger. Diplomacy is the way because we will need more to gather resources to a war we cannot win”.
A representative from the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Mr. Richard Fedieley added that Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia is a visionary leader who has dedicated his life to the development of his people and the nation at large. “He has championed peace, unity, democracy and good governance in Ghana and beyond. In addition, he has been the catalyst for socio economic transformation, investment in various sectors such as Banking, Health, Aviation, Education, Agriculture job and has empowered youth, women and the vulnerable through his numerous initiatives and philanthropist activities. Mr Fedieley congratulated Togbe Afede XIV for his remarkable achievements and commended him for his resilience, encouraging him in the face of challenges.
He appealed to Agbogbomefia to use his influence and good leadership to help to either eradicate or reduce the numerous Chieftaincy disputes that has been governing the chieftancy sector.
The celebration of the Yam Festival by Ewes was brought down from Notse in the Republic of Togo, where it is still celebrated. The objective of the festival is to thank God, gods and ancestors for a bumper harvest, to foster unity through forgiveness and reconciliation, to mobilize both human and material resources of Asogli State for job and wealth creation.
The climax of the festival will be the grand durbar that would be held on October 7th 2023 where the Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV would sit in state.
