Volta Regional House of Chiefs

Also known as: VRHC

Volta Regional House of Chiefs — signed strategic agreements with Chinese firms on aquaculture, digital transformation, and infrastructure; recently visited China for investment partnerships.

2026-06-042026-11-03

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July 2026
10 JulJoy 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
June 2026
9 JunJoy 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
4 JunJoy Online
… The Paramount Chief recalled that the Standing Committee of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs was previously invited to engage government authorities on concerns about recurring misconceptions surrounding the region’s borders. …
Aflao Paramount Chief rejects Interior Minister’s claims on ‘illegal routes’, defends border communities

Agriculture & Land

Volta chiefs sign aquaculture deal with major Chinese fish farming company

The News

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Moaming Yuantian Food Co., Ltd., a major Chinese tilapia producer, for investment in fish farming in the Volta Basin. The partnership is expected to create thousands of jobs, increase local fish production, and position the region as a major hub for commercial fish farming in West Africa.

21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

Volta chiefs sign aquaculture deal with major Chinese fish farming company
The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Moaming Yuantian Food Co., Ltd., a major Chinese tilapia producer, for investment in fish farming in the Volta Basin. The partnership is expected to create thousands of jobs, increase local fish production, and position the region as a major hub for commercial fish farming in West Africa.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 18 September

Volta House of Chiefs signs four agreements with Chinese firms
The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has signed four strategic agreements with Chinese companies to promote digital transformation, infrastructure development, investment channelling, and commercial aquaculture in the region. The agreements include partnerships with technology, construction, investment, and aquaculture firms.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 17 September

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.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 16 September

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

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

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 →
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

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

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 →
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 →
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

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

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 →