Nine chiefs, two Queen mothers inducted into Amugo-Vego Traditional Council

A significant ceremony has been held in Anyako, a community in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region where nine chiefs and two Queen mothers were inducted into the Amugo-Vego Traditional Council to aid in bolstering development in the area.

The induction which took place at the Council’s Meeting Hall in Anyako showcased the importance of traditional leadership in the country governance structure which further highlighted the roles of chief in various communities.

The newly inducted chiefs include Togbi Doe Atieku II, Togbi Agbenyo Makua IV, Togbi Azalekor IV, Togbi Awushie Okpattah IV, Togbi Badu IV, Togbi Dzadu IV, Togbi Gbanaglo Asafo III, Togbi Dalla Anini IV and Togbi Agblevor III.

The rest were Mama Kokui Deakor II and Mama Kopee II.

Mr. Iddrisu Isah, the District Court Magistrate at Agbozume and Abor, who oversaw the swearing-in process, guided the chiefs and Queen mothers through various oaths which include the Membership Oath, Judicial Oath and Oath of Secrecy, which formally indicated their integration into the Traditional Council.

His Worship administered the oaths, while the President, Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui VII, presided over the ceremony.

Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui VII, Dufia of Anyako-Konu and Paramount Chief of Amugo-Vego Traditional Area, during the ceremony, charged the newly inducted leaders to adhere strictly to chieftaincy regulations and respect laws within the jurisdiction as well as remain committed and responsible traditional leaders.

“Traditional Councils like Amugo-Vego play pivotal roles in the country’s local governance such as contributing to peace, cultural preservation, and socio-economic development and often work in tandem with government initiatives,” he said.

He explained that the Queen Mothers hold esteemed positions in Ghanaian traditional societies which include influencing leadership selection, advising chiefs, educating and guiding youths, and championing women’s rights and community welfare which reflected on matrilineal traditions prevalent among other council to improve and promote development of various communities.

Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui, who is also the Head of ‘Bate Clan’, said the induction aligned with efforts to enhance local development while the traditional leaders were expected to foster unity, resolve conflicts, and attract investments that would benefit Anyako communities and others in the region.

“The newly inducted chiefs are expected to collaboration effectively and foster unity among traditional authorities and government agencies to amplify development outcomes and address challenges like infrastructure and economic empowerment.”

Ghana News Agency gathered that Ghana’s chieftaincy institution was recognised constitutionally with Traditional Councils operating under frameworks of Chieftaincy Act 2008 (Act 759) which balanced tradition with modern governance needs while all the inducted chiefs would operate under the jurisdiction of Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui’ paramountcy.

Some participating chiefs GNA spoke with expressed satisfaction about the exercise which would give them traditional powers to operate under Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui directly as the customs and traditions demand as the custodians of culture to ensure customs and heritage are preserved and passed to future generations to promote the rich cultural tapestry.

They expect positive impacts from the inductions exercise with much more hope for improvements in local governance, conflict resolution, and developmental projects that would be driven by the Traditional Council to enhanced capacity building among others.

The newly inducted chiefs and Queen mothers were poised to contribute meaningfully to the progress of Amugo-Vego Traditional Area and pledged to navigate modern challenges while upholding traditional values that were central to Ghanaian society.

The ceremony was also highly witnessed by members of the traditional council.

Source: GNA

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