By Daniel Agbesi Latsu
Kortsrala (V/R), Jan. 23, GNA – Torgbui Doklo IV, a 37-year-old farmer, and Mama Dzenawo II have been enstooled as the sub-Chief and Queenmother of Kortsrala, a farming community in the Agortime-Ziope District of the Volta Region.
Torgbui Doklo IV is known in private life as Mr Emmanuel Suka, while Mama Dzenawo II is known in private life as Fausty Tsieme.
The colourful coronation ceremony, held at Kortsrala, brought together traditional rulers from neighbouring communities, elders, youth groups, women’s associations, and residents, who gathered to witness the historic occasion marked by drumming, dancing, and the performance of traditional rites.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), Torgbui Doklo IV said he was committed to working closely with the elders, opinion leaders, and the youth to chart a clear development path for the community.
He said development was a shared responsibility and emphasised the need for unity and collective effort to improve the socio-economic conditions of Kortsrala.
“I will liaise with all stakeholders, including the youth and elders, to plan and implement initiatives that will bring progress to our community. Development cannot be achieved by one person alone,” Torgbui Doklo IV stated.
The sub-Chief noted that his priorities would include promoting peaceful coexistence, supporting agriculture as the mainstay of the local economy, and advocating for improved social amenities such as education, healthcare, and good roads.
He appealed to residents, both home and abroad, to support his leadership and contribute their ideas and resources towards the development of the community.
Mama Dzenawo II, the newly enstooled Queenmother, also called on women and the youth to support traditional authority and play active roles in community development, particularly in areas of child welfare, education, and sanitation.
The elders and youth of Kortsrala expressed their joy at the successful installation of the Chief and Queenmother and pledged their unflinching support to help them succeed in their leadership roles.
They said they were confident that the new traditional leaders would bring unity, peace, and development to the community.
The ceremony ended with expressions of goodwill from neighbouring chiefs and well-wishers, who urged the new leaders to rule with wisdom, humility, and fairness.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Linda Asante Agyei