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Mahama mourns late Togbega Afum Asare III

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Former President John Dramani Mahama over the weekend joined hundreds of sympathizers to mourn with the Chiefs and Elders of Fodzoku Traditional Council at Fodzoku during the final funeral rites of late Togbega Afum Asare III.

The final funeral rites was held at Fodzoku, a community near Juapong in the North Tongu District of Volta Region.

The late Togbega Afum Asare III who was installed the Paramount Chief of the Fodzoku Traditional Area in 1945, passed on January 1, 2019, at the VRA Hospital in Akosombo after a short illness.

Late Togbega Afum Asare III

He died at age 95 following his 73-year reign, become the longest serving Paramount Chief of the Fodzoku Traditional Council.

Mr. Mahama in his tribute eulogized him for being a kind hearted person to his people and the country, particularly his contribution towards the construction of the Kpong Hydroelectric Project at Akuse.

“The late Togbegah is recognised for his decision to release 34,000 acres of land to the Volta River Authority (VRA) for the construction of the Kpong Hydroelectric Project at Akuse. May his soul rest in peace,” the former President said.

John Dramani Mahama was joined by a high-powered delegation from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The final funeral rites which was scheduled for one week beginning Monday, April 4 to Sunday, April 10, 2022 were observed with some activities.

Below is the details of activities that were held in his honour:

Monday, April 4th, 2022

Pouring of libation, firing of musketry and cultural performance by Asafo group, sounding of the Atumpani drums and appellations to announce the commencement of the funeral rites

Asafo and Atrikpui and Gblorvu fofo

Dzotinudordor and performance of traditional rites till daybreak

Tuesday, April 5th, 2022

Sounding of Atumpani drums and Asafoworwor continues

Firing of musketry and cultural performances

Wake-keeping by the Christian community in Fodzoku

Cultural performances continue

Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

Avihe through the principal streets of Fodzoku community by women and Asafo group

Sounding of Atumpani drums and Asafoworwor

Atrikpui by Avedotoe Asafo Group

Cultural performances

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Sounding of Atumpani drums

Asafo and other cultural performances

Receiving Togbega back home amidst Asafo performances

Wake-keeping

Friday, April 8th, 2022

Atumpani drums and Asafo performances

Atrikpui drumming gorup- Togbe Samlafo

Agbikor drumming group- Togbe Kumi

Agbo drumming group -Togbe Banahene

Saturday, April 9th, 2022

Burial Service

Cultural performances by cultural goups (Dadome , D.A. School, Aforkpakope and R.C. School),

Atumpani, Asafo and Atrikpui continues.

Reception at the E.P. School park

Private Royal Interment

Sunday, 10th April, 2022

Thanksgiving service at the E.P. School Park.

Final funeral rites and cultural performances

Ancestral cross over and family gathering.

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