Togbe Afede XIV opposes proposed 5-year presidential term
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has opposed a proposal to amend the constitution to extend the presidential term to five years. He stated that extending the term could have serious consequences, especially if a government performs poorly, and Ghanaians would have to endure the repercussions for a longer period. Togbe Afede […]
Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, has expressed opposition to a proposal to extend the presidential term to five years. He believes that such an extension could lead to serious consequences, especially if a government performs poorly. In an address at the Asogli Teza grand durbar, Togbe Afede highlighted the importance of maintaining a four-year presidential term.
He also commended the government's efforts in fighting corruption, particularly the creation of the Office of Revenue Affairs Commissioner (EOCO) and the new Public Tribunals Acts. The Chief of Staff, Dr Julius Debrah, emphasized the government's commitment to improving the living standards of citizens in the Volta Region, which is seen as a key center for production, tourism, and trade.
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