The Akwamuhene, Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III, has been officially announced as the guest of honour at this year’s Anlo Hogbetsotso Festival of the Anlo people.
Both traditional authorities of Akwamu and Anlo woould renew their centuries-old bond of friendship and shared ancestry.
The festival, which runs from October 25 to November 3, 2025, is being held on the theme, “Building Bridges: From a Common History to a Common Destiny.”
The grand durbar is scheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Anloga, the traditional capital of the Anlo State.
A statement signed by Awadada Togbi Agbesi Awusu II, the Chairman of the Central Planning Committee, confirmed the Akwamuhene’s participation, describing it as “a significant step towards rekindling old alliances that shaped the cultural and political fabric of south-eastern Ghana.”
The invitation was extended by a high-powered Anlo delegation led by Togbi Agbelom Agbotokor II, including other paramount chiefs and queen mothers, including Togbi Baku IV, Togbi Loli II, Mama Wotorbe II, Mama Ewi Nyatseku II, Mama Dewuafe II, as well as Mr. Godsway Hanyabui and Mr. Freeman Gobah, who are all members of the Festival Planning Committee
The delegation was warmly received at Akwamufie, where both sides reaffirmed their shared heritage and mutual respect.
In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Togbi Agbesi Awusu elaborated on the shared bond between the two ethnic groups.
He said: “The Anlo and Akwamu kingdoms have long been connected by ties of blood, trade, and mutual defence,” the Awadada noted.
“Our collaboration in history reminds us that unity, not division, is the strength of our nation,” he added.
He said the 2025 Hogbetsotso celebration would serve as a platform for promoting peace, dialogue, and cultural harmony among Ghana’s diverse peoples.
The Akwamuhene, on his part, expressed gratitude for the invitation, emphasising the importance of inter-ethnic cooperation.
“Our destinies as traditional states are linked by history. Coming together through festivals such as this helps preserve that unity for future generations,” he said.
Over the years, Hogbetsotso has evolved from a traditional festival into a national cultural event, attracting visitors, dignitaries, and citizens from across the country and the diaspora.
This year’s edition is expected to further consolidate its status as a bridge between cultures and a celebration of Ghana’s collective identity.
Several activities and events are scheduled to precede the grand durbar at Anloga on Saturday, 1st November,
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