Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, has emphasised the importance of any new political administration seriously considering a comprehensive review of Ghana's Constitution.

The constitutional review process in Ghana received significant support during the late Professor Mills' administration. During this time, a committee was established, which produced a substantial 900-page report.

Unfortunately, this report has remained untouched since Professor Mills' untimely passing.

Speaking at the grand durbar of the 2023 Asogli Yam Festival, Togbe Afede highlighted his concerns regarding the existing Constitution.

He pointed out that the current Constitution has granted an excessive concentration of power, which has created a significant imbalance.

Consequently, he believes that it is essential to revisit and revise the Constitution.

The Agbogbomefia also drew attention to how this over-centralization of power within the presidency has negatively impacted the nation's efforts to combat corruption.

“Our 1992 Constitution is not helping the fight against corruption. It has given too much power to the president and until it is changed, we will not see the needed development.

“I admonish that our next government, just like Attah Mills did, take the review of our Constitution seriously.”

He spoke of weakening state institutions, including the security services and the judiciary, as constitutional powers continued to suffer abuse.

Togbe Afede reiterated the call for unity and the leadership of the nation to eschew corruption and place the interests of the people above themselves to be able to transform their fortunes.

“If Ghana is all we have and we have to continue to shine as a bearer of peace, then we all must come together”.

The Agbogbomefia, who is also marking two decades of reign this year, said he held fast to the two most important goals of his leadership: to bring development to the community and to keep the state united.

Togbe Afede noted that his leadership impacted the community and said, although not yet a major economic hub, the ongoing development attests to commendable progress.

“We have tried so hard to bring development to Volta and I am extremely proud of how far Ho has come,” he stated, and said stakeholders should address bad roads and others in the region.

Togbe Afede said jobs for the youth remained a major area of focus and was reassured of plans to establish a “Ghana Aviation Training Academy” in the coming months to help fill the needs.

The festival was held on the theme “20 Years of Selfless and Inspiring Leadership,” and Oseadeayor Agyeman Badu, the Dormaahene, who was a special guest of honour, commended Togbe Afede for leading a new generation of outspoken traditional leaders.

He urged everyone to remain committed to holding politicians accountable, ensuring that the nation's resources benefit everyone rather than just a select few.

Chiefs representing the Asante Kingdom conveyed their congratulations from Otumfour to Togbe Afede, emphasising that other chiefs should follow his example and speak out for the betterment of society.

Numerous dignitaries, including political leaders and diplomatic figures, extended their best wishes to Togbe Afede on his anniversary.

The grand durbar marked the conclusion of a three-week celebration that included various activities. Notable among them were the observance of an anti-corruption day, a summit gathering Ewe Chiefs from West Africa, and a women's day celebration.

The ban on funerals in the municipality, in effect throughout this period, is scheduled to be lifted in the coming week.