Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, stated that he want to increase the responsiveness of leadership to the ambitions and growth of his people.
According to him, effective leadership is acting in the best interests of the people to promote growth.
The leader, who described development as a never-ending phenomena, claimed that during his 20 years in power, he had dedicated himself to serving the interests of the people by promoting activities to raise living conditions and create jobs.
Togbe Afede was addressing guests when he announced the beginning of this year’s Yam Festival (Te Z) and his 20th anniversary as king.
The Paramount Chief of the Likpe Traditional Area, Nana Soglo Alloh IV, presided over the occasion, which featured cultural performances from various Asafo groups.
On October 4, 2023, Togbe Afede XIV will have held the throne for exactly two decades.
“20 years of selfless and inspiring leadership” would be the theme for the celebration.
The people of Asogli celebrate the Yam festival to give thanks to God and their ancestors for a bumper harvest, while offering prayers for good health and prosperity.
Togbe Afede mentioned the establishment of a 560MW Sunon Asogli power plant and the Volta Region Development Agency as some of his legacies.
Others include the setting up of the Asogli Education Fund to support students across the length and breadth of the county.
He said negotiations were also ongoing to construct a 50 MW power project in the northern sector of the country, adding that a wind power project would also take off in Ada, while a medical aid fund would also be established to take care of children suffering from various illnesses.
Others are the construction of an African Traditional Leadership Institute and the re-launch of the Ho Business Development Fund, among others.
Togbe Afede, however, said that without peace, the country would not be able to attract investors, “so let us remember, between peace and anarchy there is no choice and that is why we must not go to war with Niger”.
“I was even surprised that such an idea was contemplated.
Wars are not easily won and what is happening in Ukraine should be a good lesson to us; diplomacy is the way,” he added. For his part, the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Stephen Asamoah Boateng, described Togbe Afede as a visionary leader, and expressed gratitude to him for his exemplary leadership and service to humanity.
SOURCE: graphicsonline
