Togbe Afede XIV
The newly-elected president of the National House of Chiefs, Togbe Afede XIV, has pledged to strengthen relations between Ewes and Ashantis in the country.
Togbe Afede XIV, also the Agbogbomefia of Asogli State, who paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, together with some paramount chiefs from the Volta Region, on Wednesday December 14, said: “I look forward to working with you, first of all to unite all the chiefs of our dear country and also to unite all the people of our country, particularly to foster friendship between Ewes and Ashantis.”
At the same event held on Wednesday, December 14, he also pledged to restore nobility and reverence to the chieftaincy institution in order to bring prosperity to the nation.
He further urged the Asantehene and other chiefs across the country to support government’s quest to improve the welfare of the people of Ghana.
“…I am committed to working with you (Otumfuo Osei Tutu II) so that we support the government of the day to bring development to our country and indeed make Ghana relevant in the affairs of Africa and the world,” he added.
He continued: “I look forward to working with you (Otumfuo Osei Tutu II) to ensure that chiefs across Ghana pursue an agenda that will inure to the benefits of citizens.”
He assured his sole objective would be the welfare of citizens, saying everything had to be done to improve the lives of the people who have placed leaders in positions of authority.
