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Volta Regional House of Chiefs congratulates Ablakwa, pledges stronger ties with Foreign Affairs Ministry

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs has paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, to congratulate him on his appointment and birthday and strengthen ties between the traditional leadership of the region and the Ministry.

Volta Regional House of Chiefs congratulates Ablakwa, pledges stronger ties with Foreign Affairs Ministry

The Volta Regional House of Chiefs honored Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, on August 12, 2026, as he celebrated his appointment and birthday. A delegation headed by President Togbe Tepre Hodo IV paid a courtesy visit to the Minister at the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Accra. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the bond between the traditional leadership of the Volta Region and the Ministry, with the aim of fostering development in the region and Ghana at large.

Ablakwa expressed gratitude to the chiefs for their visit and congratulatory messages, noting he had initially planned to visit the House of Chiefs himself but declined the offer. Togbe Tepre Hodo IV praised Ablakwa for his commitment to Ghana and his role in promoting development in the Volta Region. He highlighted recent improvements in the region's access to national resources and opportunities, which he attributed to the Minister's efforts.

The chief also commended Ablakwa for maintaining a strong connection with the region despite his national obligations and urged him to continue advocating for the Volta Region while advancing Ghana's national interests.

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