The Akrofu Traditional Council in the Volta Region has raised concerns over alleged imposters parading themselves as chiefs and queen mothers.
The Paramount Queen Mother and Acting President of the Akrofu Traditional Council, Mamaga Akua Sabea VII, revealed that recent publications have suggested that some individuals are falsely using titles such as Acting Paramount Chiefs, Paramount Queen Mother, Fiator, and Afetorfia.
The Council has disassociated itself from these imposters, stressing that none of the aforementioned titles are vacant, and the title “Afetorfia” does not exist in their traditional area.
“The Traditional Council has closely observed various publications during the Easter festive season, where one Kennedy Kwesi Agbotse, a businessman, presented himself as the Manklalo of Akrofu with the title Togbe Agbo Kwesi II, Acting Paramount Chief of Akrofu Traditional. Similarly, Victor Atefoe, a teacher at Kpando Senior High School, presented himself as Ag. Afetorfia Afefoe of Akrofu Xeviwofe at two different events,” the Council noted in a statement.
“Additionally, we took notice of one Ahingble Kodzo, a farmer, who claimed the title Fiator of Akrofu, and Madam Atefoe Eunice, who presented herself as Ag. Mamaga Nyuietor II, Paramount Queen Mother of Akrofu Traditional Area. We wish to clarify that there are no vacancies for these positions, as they are all officially occupied,” the statement continued.
The Council emphasized that these individuals are not recognized by the laws and traditions of the Akrofu Traditional Area. Event organizers, government institutions, security agencies, political parties, churches, and diplomatic agencies have been urged not to recognize or engage with them under these false titles.
“The Council also wishes to reiterate that there are only two recognized stools in the Akrofu Traditional Area: the Foli Stool of Akrofu Xevowofe as the Paramount Stool, and the Koku Duah or Dzanku Stool of Akrofu Agorve as the Divisional Stool. Both positions are currently occupied,” Mamaga clarified.
Meanwhile, the Council confirmed that Togbega Komla Foli X, the current occupant of the Foli Stool, is the legitimate Paramount Chief of the Akrofu Traditional Area.
The Council has also warned the imposters to cease these actions to avoid any embarrassment.
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