The chiefs and people of Asogli Traditional Area in the Volta Region are to celebrate Teza (yam festival) this year.
Speaking at a press launch on Thursday, (21 July), Togbe Ayim II of Takla, said the theme for the festival is “Let’s eschew greed, unite for peace, development and prosperity “.
The chief added that “For the past three years due to COVID we were not able to celebrate this festival but this year we planned that by all means, the festival must come on”.
However, an anti-corruption day will be included in the festival. According to Togbe, corruption is a common enemy that is jeopardizing growth, so it is necessary to educate the public about corruption and how to confront it.
“You know corruption is everywhere if you observe very well, from our children, from the home to the offices everywhere and this is eating into our fabrics and there’s a need to put a stop to all these things.”
“We have to begin from somewhere, you know charity begins at home, we as citizens of Asogli, we’ve to teach our youth because they’re the future leaders,” he added.
The chiefs urged residents especially the youth in the area to comport themselves before, during and after the festival and celebrate without drug abuse and violent activities.
Togbe Ayim emphasised that the core aim of the 2022 Teza is to ensure development in peace and unity with a call on all citizens of the area, home and abroad to participate in the festival.
Albert Kuzor
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