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Volta Regional House of Chiefs

Volta Regional House of Chiefs — institution that oversees chieftaincy matters and receives delegations on governance and investment in the Volta Region.

2026-06-042026-09-17

In coverage

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The chiefs, led by the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV of Anfoega, said their visits to Guangzhou, Foshan and Shenzhen had offered them first-hand insight into the scale of China’s industrial and technological transformation.

    China Tour: Volta chiefs seek development ideas and partnerships
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    The delegation is led by the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV of Anfoega, and coordinated by businessman Mr.

    Volta chiefs delegation arrives in China for investment tour
  4. The Chronicle

    According to the security councils, aspects of the dispute have already been brought before the Volta Regional House of Chiefs.

    Akatsi North & South Sit On A Time Bomb … As Dispute Over ‘Avega’ Escalates
  5. August 2026
  6. Joy Online

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has received a delegation from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, led by its President, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, Paramount Chief of the Anfoega Traditional Area.

    Ablakwa receives Volta Regional House of Chiefs, expresses gratitude for commendation
  7. Joy Online

    The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to congratulate him on his appointment and birthday and strengthen ties between the traditional leadership of the region and the Ministry.

    Volta Regional House of Chiefs congratulates Ablakwa, pledges stronger ties with Foreign Affairs Ministry
  8. Joy Online

    The assurance was given when the Minister received a delegation from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs and the Afife Traditional Council to discuss key educational development priorities in the region, the Education Ministry posted on social media.

    Education Minister backs move to elevate Ohawu Agricultural College into university
  9. July 2026
  10. The Chronicle

    The Regional Minister also assured the Ministry of Roads and Highways of the continued support of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council and the Volta Regional House of Chiefs in monitoring the projects to ensure quality and timely completion.

    Minister Gunu lauds multi-contract approach to Big Push Road projects
  11. Joy Online

    Torgbui Ege IV was recently appointed Acting President of the Dzodze Traditional Council by the Volta Regional House of Chiefs to steer the affairs of the Council pending the resolution of leadership matters.

    Torgbui Ege IV begins tenure as Acting President with unity call
  12. Joy Online

    The statement explained that the appointment of Torgbui Ege IV was made by the Volta Regional House of Chiefs in collaboration with the Chiefs of the Dzodze Traditional Council on June 18 in accordance with the Chieftaincy Act, 2008 (Act 759), following due process.

    Dzodze Traditional Council informs Ketu North authorities of new Acting President
  13. June 2026
  14. Joy Online

    On June 11, the delegation would engage the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, the VDF, and other key stakeholders to discuss community participation, local support and the anticipated benefits of the investment.

    VDF, Indian aviation firm, explores aviation investment opportunities at Ho Airport
World & Region

Volta chiefs tour China to study development, seek partnerships

The News

A delegation of traditional rulers from Ghana's Volta Region visited Guangdong Province and toured factories, industrial parks, and smart cities in Guangzhou, Foshan and Shenzhen. The chiefs, led by the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, praised China's development, security systems, urban planning, technology and infrastructure as models for sustained hard work, discipline and effective planning.

5 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Volta chiefs tour China to study development, seek partnerships

    A delegation of traditional rulers from Ghana's Volta Region visited Guangdong Province and toured factories, industrial parks, and smart cities in Guangzhou, Foshan and Shenzhen. The chiefs, led by the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs, praised China's development, security systems, urban planning, technology and infrastructure as models for sustained hard work, discipline and effective planning.

    5 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Volta Regional chiefs visit China to explore investment partnerships

    A delegation of Volta Region chiefs led by the President of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs arrived in China on an investment tour at the invitation of Ghana's Ambassador to China. The visit aims to explore investment partnerships in areas including IT and technology transfer, education, agriculture, sanitation and waste management, and tourism and heritage development.

    16 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 7 September

  1. Akatsi dispute over Avega traditional authority escalates

    A dispute over traditional authority and jurisdiction over Avega and surrounding communities between the Ave-Dakpa Traditional Council and the Avenor Traditional Council has prompted Akatsi North District Security Council and Akatsi South Municipal Security Council to ban all traditional festivals and customary rites in the area. The matter has been brought before the Volta Regional House of Chiefs.

    7 September 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Foreign Affairs Minister meets Volta Regional House of Chiefs

    Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa received a delegation from the Volta Regional House of Chiefs led by Togbe Tepre Hodo IV and expressed gratitude for their commendations and a gift; specific details of the discussions and gift were not disclosed.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Volta Regional House of Chiefs visits Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa

    The Volta Regional House of Chiefs, led by Paramount Chief Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, visited Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to congratulate him on his appointment and birthday, and to strengthen ties between traditional leadership and the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Education Minister commits to elevating Ohawu Agricultural College to university

    Ghana's Education Minister has reaffirmed government commitment to transforming Ohawu Agricultural College in the Volta Region into a university, beginning with infrastructure and resource provision followed by legislative framework. The meeting also discussed plans to establish a UHAS satellite campus at Battor and infrastructure development in selected schools across the region.

    4 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Roads Minister adopts multi-contract approach for Big Push projects

    The Volta Regional Minister has commended the Roads and Highways Minister for using a multi-contract strategy in implementing road projects under the Government's "Big Push" infrastructure programme, saying the approach enhances efficiency, accountability, and competition among contractors. An inspection team toured ongoing projects across the Eastern, Volta and Oti Regions to monitor implementation, assess work quality and pace, identify challenges, and ensure timely completion.

    10 July 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Torgbui Ege IV takes acting role, calls for unity in council

    Torgbui Ege IV has begun his tenure as Acting President of the Dzodze Traditional Council, calling on chiefs and people to unite and work together to strengthen the Council and promote peace and development.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Dzodze Traditional Council appoints acting president for one year

    The Dzodze Traditional Council has formally notified the Ketu North Municipal Assembly and other state institutions of the appointment of Torgbui Ege IV as Acting President of the Council, approved by the Volta Regional House of Chiefs on June 18 in accordance with the Chieftaincy Act, 2008. The one-year appointment follows due process pending resolution of a chieftaincy matter affecting the Traditional Area.

    10 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Indian aviation firm explores helicopter operations at Ho Airport

    A delegation from Chipsan Aviation Limited of India is in Ghana for investment and stakeholder engagement focused on developing helicopter operations at Ho Airport in the Volta Region, with meetings planned with government officials and aviation regulators.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Aflao Chief disputes Interior Minister's claims on illegal border routes

    The Paramount Chief of Aflao has challenged the Interior Minister's recent claims about over 100 alleged illegal entry routes in the Volta Region, arguing that characterising such routes solely as illegal unfairly stigmatises border communities that have historically relied on them for legitimate social and economic activities. The chief noted that similar allegations against the region have previously been unsubstantiated and created damaging perceptions of border communities.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

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