BY: Daniel Orlando l Voltaonlinegh.com l
The Asogli Traditional Council on Saturday, June 9, held a colourful ceremony at the OLA Senior High School in Ho, during which new chiefs, queens, and other traditional role players were installed.
The event started with good weather but was later interrupted by a heavy downpour. Despite the rain, the kingmakers proceeded to perform the installation rites, with the new chieftains taking their oath in the rain.
Mr. Anthony Nyalemegbe, the master of ceremony, explained the rainfall as a seal of approval from the Asogli gods on the installation. A similar occurrence, he said happened during the enstoolment of Togbe Afede XVI, as Agbogbomefia in 2003 at the same venue.
Those installed include, Christian Kwasi Akpo who assumed the role of paramount stool father of the Agbogbomefia, a position, he had been acting in this since 2018. The rest were:
1. Mr. Frederick Yao Akordor: Installed as the Dutorfia of Ho with the stool name Togbe Afiatsoa III. He is an IT specialist and entrepreneur from the Muviefe Clan of Ho Bankoe.
2. Stanislaus Keh: Enstooled as Togbe Keh Lohe III, Asafofiaga of Ho Bankoe. He is an automobile and real estate investor from the Bake Clan.
3. Peter Kodzo Dzaba: Became Asafofia Togbe Akrofi Dzaba III. He belongs to the Muviefe Clan.
4. Charlotte Akosua Akordor: Installed as the Dutornyornufia of Ho with the stool name Mama Tutu Fibe II. She is from the Muviefe Clan.
5. Victoria Aku Dzaba: Installed as Asafonyornufia with the stool name Mama Evionor II.
6. Jemima Akosua Mawuse Agbo: Became Asafonyornufia under the stool name Mama Asiamoah Gbo II. She is from the Muviefe Clan.
7. Bright Agbo: Installed as Asafofia Togbe Asiamoah III for Ho Bankoe. He is a teacher at Anyako M.A School.
Additionally, two linguists were installed: Patrick Korsi Dzaba as Tsiami Dzaba and Precious Dzifa Yawa Bonto as Tsiami Bonto.
During the ceremony, Togbe Adu-Bobi IV, the Asafofiaga of Ho Bankoe, was elevated to the position of Afetorfia, and Mama Adu-Bobi III, a Circuit Court judge, assumed the position of Asafonyornufia and also became Afetornyornufia.
Togbe Afede XVI, the Agbogbomefia and President of the Asogli Traditional Council, encouraged the new leaders to work towards the progress and development of the Asogli State. He emphasized the importance of unity and support for the region’s advancement, as it would benefit not only the people of Asogli but also Volta, Ghana, and Africa as a whole.
He also mentioned that this year marks his 20th anniversary as the Agbogbomefia, and it is essential to fill all vacant positions before the annual Asogli Te Za, scheduled to begin in August.
The ceremony was attended by dignitaries from various sectors of society.
Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com