Kpando Gadza Celebrates Five Years of Service and Impact Under Queen Mother Mama Ambadza III

By Prosper Wise Amegbe | Akpini News

The people of Kpando Gadza are celebrating a significant milestone as their Queen Mother, Mama Ambadza III, marks five years since her installation to the revered traditional position.

The fifth anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on five years of service, challenges, growth and community development under her leadership.

In a message marking the anniversary, Mama Ambadza III expressed gratitude to Almighty God for His grace, strength and protection throughout the journey.

According to her, the past five years have not been without challenges, but through faith and perseverance, she has continued to serve her people and contribute to the development of Kpando Gadza.

Five Years of Community Impact

Over the past five years, the Queen Mother has championed and supported a number of initiatives aimed at improving the lives and opportunities of people within the community.

Among the key initiatives highlighted are:

• An ICT Laboratory, established in collaboration with Achrow Engineering and the Accra Premier Lions Club.
• A community library project, undertaken in partnership with the Delali Foundation and Accra Sankofa Leo Club, with book support from the Rainbow Foundation and Book Aid International’s Books To Go project.
• Women empowerment and skills training programmes, including training in detergent and pain-relief ointment production for members of the Kpando Gadza Women Association.
• Teenage Mothers Back-to-School and Skills Training Programme, implemented in collaboration with the Emo Foundation.
• Annual free health screening exercises for members of the community.
• Annual Christmas celebrations for children, creating opportunities for young people in the community to celebrate the festive season.
• The introduction of a Women’s Football Gala, aimed at promoting unity, participation and healthy living among women.

These initiatives, according to the Queen Mother, represent only some of the milestones achieved during her five-year journey of service.

Gratitude to Supporters

As she celebrates the anniversary, Mama Ambadza III has expressed her appreciation to her family, friends, traditional elders, development partners, supporters and the entire Kpando Gadza community for their continued support.

She acknowledged the prayers, encouragement and collective efforts that have helped sustain her vision and enabled her to continue serving the people.

More Community Support Ahead

The fifth-anniversary celebration is also expected to extend beyond reflection, with another major community initiative planned in the coming weeks.

A massive free health and eye screening exercise is expected to be organised, with free reading glasses to be provided to persons who require them.

The initiative is expected to further reinforce the Queen Mother's commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of residents.

Five Years of Service

Five years after her installation, Mama Ambadza III's journey reflects a combination of traditional leadership, community service and development-oriented initiatives.

From education and skills training to healthcare, women's empowerment, youth engagement and community welfare, her anniversary offers the people of Kpando Gadza an opportunity to celebrate the journey so far while looking ahead to the years ahead.

As she puts it, five years have brought challenges, growth and impact — and by God's grace, the journey continues.

Akpini News & Tours congratulates Mama Ambadza III, Queen Mother of Kpando Gadza, on her 5th anniversary and celebrates her continued commitment to the development and well-being of her people.

Happy 5th Anniversary, Mama Ambadza III! 👑🎉

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AKPINIFIA LEADS MASSIVE CLEANUP EXERCISE IN KPANDO

 

AKPINIFIA LEADS MASSIVE CLEANUP EXERCISE IN KPANDO

The Akpinifia, Okpekpewuokpe Dagadu IX, won hearts again when he led a massive cleanup exercise in the entire Akpini State (Kpando) as part of this year’s Easter celebration. The clean-up exercise which took place on Thursday, April 7, 2023, aimed to ensure that the shoulders of major roads, schools, and streets among other public places of the entire Traditional Area are clean and hygienic. The exercise included the cleaning and picking up of polythene bags, weeding, sweeping, gathering, and disposing of refuse. 

The Paramount Chief of the Akpini State, Okpekpewuokpe Dagadu IX with his Council of Elders visited some of the communities to monitor and partake in the clean-up exercise. Speaking at Aloyi, one of the suburbs of Kpando, the Akpinifia indicated that the clean-up exercise would significantly revive the ancient communal spirit of the people of the Akpini State. 

He also advocated much for  the need to keep their surroundings clean and tidy; he further admonished against disposing off rubbish indiscriminately to prevent diseases.

 Okpekpewuokpe further pleaded with the citizens to make a behavioral change to keep the environment clean and prevent communicable diseases. 

His Royal Majesty also seized the opportunity to invite all citizens of the Akpini State, home and abroad to be part of this year’s Easter celebration under the theme “Rebuilding Akpini in Love and Unity.” 

Other activities as part of the celebration are a health walk from the Dagadu’s Palace to Agbenoxoe on Saturday, April 8, 2023.  There would be live band performances in the evenings of April 8 and 9, 2023, spearheaded by the Agbaza Group. Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, climaxes the celebration with massive borborbor performances and intercommunity fun games. Akpinifia promises a handsome reward to the community that will emerge victorious in the various fun games such as cards, adito (oware), draught (dame), thug of peace, sack race, eating competition, lime and spoon, planks, etc. 

Happy Easter To You All

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Dagadu IX, Kpando Akpinifia Okpekpewuokpe, has been gazetted.

 

Akpinifia Okpekpewuokpe Dagadu IX, Kpando Traditional Area

Kpando, a unique constituency located in the Volta Region of Ghana, has recently seen a significant event in its history with the gazetting of its new king, Akpinifia Okpekpewuokpe Dagadu IX. The announcement was met with much excitement and celebration among the residents of the town and the surrounding communities.

The new king, who is also known as "His Majesty," will assume the role of a spiritual and cultural leader for the people of Kpando and the surrounding areas. He will also serve as a mediator in disputes and a representative of the community in interactions with other towns and cities.

The gazetting of the new king was a formal recognition by the government of Ghana for his authority and leadership within the community. It was also an opportunity for the people of Kpando to come together and celebrate the new king and the continuation of their traditional customs and culture.

The new king is said to be a well-respected and well-educated individual with a deep understanding of the history and culture of the community. He is also said to be committed to working for the betterment of the people of Kpando and the surrounding areas.

The people of Kpando have expressed their excitement and pride in their new king and have pledged their support for him as he begins his reign. The community looks forward to working together under the leadership of their new king to promote development and prosperity for all.

In conclusion, The people of Kpando have a new king, Akpinifia Okpekpewuokpe Dagadu IX. He has been gazetted and will assume the role of a spiritual and cultural leader for the people of Kpando and the surrounding areas. The community looks forward to working together under the leadership of their new king to promote development and prosperity for all.

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The Face of Akpini beauty pageant winners met with The Paramount Chief of Kpando (Akpinifiaga) and some of his Chiefs.

The Paramount Chief of Kpando (Akpinifiaga) and some of his Chiefs

As the newly crowned winners of the Face of Akpini beauty pageant, Norvi, Akpene, Vayram, and Selase were thrilled to have the opportunity to meet with the Paramount Chief of Kpando, Akpinifia Okpekpewuokpe Dagadu IX, and some of his Chiefs. They had always dreamed of positively impacting their community, and they knew this was the perfect chance to do so.

The Paramount Chief greeted the young women warmly, congratulating them on their achievements and thanking them for representing Kpando so beautifully. He then spoke to them about the importance of using their newfound status to make a difference in the world.

NORVI

AKPENE

"As the Face of Akpini, you have a responsibility to be role models for young people in our community," he said. "I encourage you to use your influence to inspire others to work towards the betterment of Kpando. Whether it's through volunteering your time, supporting local causes, or simply being kind and compassionate to those around you, I believe that you have the power to make a real difference."

VAYRAM

SELASE

The women listened intently, taking the Paramount Chief's words to heart. They are determined to use their platform to positively impact Kpando.

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Kpando Traditional Council To Combat Illegal Drugs In The Constituency

 

On Thursday, 18th August 2022, Akpini Traditional Area, in collaboration with Aziavi Grotto, GES, Narcotics Control Commission, Shalom for all Nations Ministry, Kpando, held a stakeholder consultative meeting on drug abuse and the proliferation of illegal drugs in Kpando.

The details of the meeting discourse isn't in our disposal yet. However, it's a caution to all individuals dealing in Narcotics to put a stop to it across Kpando Traditional Area in order to avoid any untimely embarrassments. 

The Akpinifia Okpekpewoukpe Dagadu IX appreciates all parties involved in this movement and looking for more collaborators.

More is on the way. 

Let us work together to deal with the drug problem Holistically. 

~He said on his fb page. 

 

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The Story of Togbui Anku Dagadu III, One of the fearless Kings in the history of Ewes

The Story of Togbui Anku Dagadu III

An Êʋê king who fought against vaccination, colonial rule, and even attempted murder. 

He ruled from 1897 to 1911, then came back after his exile to rule from 1915 to 1925.

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I'm Five years old since the installation as the Paramount Chief of the Tanyigbe Traditional Area.

Togbe Kodi Adiko VI, the Paramount Chief of the Tanyigbe Traditional Area Writes

Exactly 5 years ago, on 17th June 2017, I was captured by the kingmakers of Tanyigbe in my residence in Accra and taken home to begin the installation rites as Paramount Chief of the Tanyigbe Traditional Area. After nine days of confinement, the final rites were performed, leading to my coronation on 25th June 2017.

I thank the Lord for keeping me safe and well throughout the years. I am grateful to my family, the chiefs and elders, counsellors, friends, acquaintances, well-wishers and the entire Tanyigbe citizenry, home and abroad, for their unflinching support, prayers, and dedication to me and to the development of Tanyigbe.

I pray that God continues to guard, guide, and give me the wisdom and strength I need to serve my people and our homeland. 

God bless us all. 

#TanyigbeRising

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Tɔgbe Aƒede returns the GHC 365K Ex-gratia payment made to him by the government.

 

Togbe Afede XIV; Agbogbomefia of Asogli

In a trending communique endorsed by Togbe Afede XIV; Agbogbomefia of Asogli speculated that Togbe Afede XIV has refunded the Ghc365,000 Ex-gratia paid to him by the incumbent government. Dated 6th June 2022.

Below is the extract of the document for your perusal👇👇👇

There have been various publications and comments recently on my refund of

GHC365,392.67 was paid into my account, and I wish to provide the following clarification:

1. While working on my tax returns towards the end of last year, I received tax receipts from the Council of State Secretariat that indicated that some money was paid into my bank account in July, 2021 as "Ex Gratia" for my four-year work as a member of the Council of State, 2017-2020.

2. I applied for and received a statement from my bankers that confirmed that indeed some money was paid into my account. I eventually confirmed from the Council of State Secretariat that the sum of GHC365,392.67 was paid into my account as Ex Gratia.

3. I did not think the payment was made to trap me, as is being speculated. I believe it was paid to everybody who served on the Council of State. However, I thought that extra payment was inappropriate for a short, effectively part-time work, for which I received a monthly salary and was entitled to other privileges. So, I was very uncomfortable with it.

4. After weeks of trying, I obtained advice on how to refund inappropriate payments to the State, and on March 4, 2022, I made the refund into the Controller & Accountant General's Department Suspense Account at the Bank of Ghana.

5. In my letter to the Secretary, Council of State, I stated that "It was a great honour for me to have served on the Council of State for four years, 2017 to 2020. Even though I served as chairman of one of the three (3) committees of the Council, the Economy and Special Development Initiatives Committee, and participated fully in the Council's activities, I do not think my work merited the payment to me of a colossal sum of GHC365,392.67, as Ex Gratia, in addition to the salary I enjoyed from what was effectively a part-time job".

6. I want to add that my rejection of the payment was consistent with my general abhorrence of the payment of huge Ex Gratia and other outrageous benefits to people who have by their own volition offered to serve our poor country.

Signed:

Togbe Afede XIV

Agbogbomefia of Asogli

June 6, 2022

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Okpekpewoukpe Akpinifia honours the invitation of the Anglican Church.

At the invitation of the St. Patrick’s Anglican Church. The Okpekpewoukpe Akpinifia Togbuiga Dagadu IX attended a ceremony of the Kpando Diocese of Ho’s foundation stone laying ceremony. 

Also in attendance were the Rt. Rev. Matthias Kwabla Medadues-Badohu, Bishop of Ho, and the minister of Trade and Industries, Hon Alan Kyeremanten.

CREDIT : Madugu 

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