channel247 online
Residents of Agortime Kpetoe in the Agortime Ziope District of the Volta Region have raised concern over a protracted chieftaincy dispute, which they say has stalled development and disrupted social and cultural life in the area.
Speaking at a press conference, Youth Leader Sorhetia Agbeli Gideon described the 11-year impasse as a major setback to the community’s progress. He noted that key development initiatives have come to a halt, while the absence of stable traditional leadership continues to affect local governance.
According to him, the long-standing dispute has also forced the suspension of important cultural events, including the area’s renowned Kente Festival, which has not been celebrated for several years.
Mr Gideon further indicated that the situation has compelled many young people to leave the community in search of better opportunities elsewhere, leaving behind a struggling local economy.
He appealed to the Volta Regional House of Chiefs and the National House of Chiefs to urgently intervene and help restore peace, unity and development to the area.
Some elders in the community, who also addressed the media, echoed the call for a peaceful resolution. They stressed that the unresolved dispute has made it impossible to convene Traditional Council meetings and other important gatherings led by chiefs.
The elders urged all parties involved in the conflict to put aside their differences in the interest of the community’s future, emphasising that peace remains essential for development.
They also appealed to the appropriate traditional authorities to expedite efforts to resolve the impasse, noting that residents are eager to see a return to stability and progress in Agortime Kpetoe.
Yaw Boagyan
