Dodome Paramount Chief urges residents to unite and mobilise resources for community development

His Royal Majesty Togbe Kpangbatriku IV, the Paramount Chief of the Dodome Traditional Area, recently emphasized the importance of unity and resource mobilization for the community's development. Addressing residents, traditional leaders, and citizens in the diaspora at the 2026 Dodome Agadzi Festival, he urged them to shift their mindset from expecting the community to provide for them to actively contributing to its progress.

The Chief described the Agadzi Festival as a vital opportunity for preserving cultural heritage and reflecting on the shared responsibility to protect and improve the traditional area. He stressed that the strength of Dodome lies in the collective efforts of all six communities, Tsikor, Teleafenu, Dogblome, Awuiasu, Awlime, and Avexa, regardless of their distinct identities and histories.

The Chief proposed the establishment of a Dodome Development Fund or a structured Community Development Framework to facilitate resource mobilization, urging all stakeholders to contribute financial resources, professional expertise, building materials, technical knowledge, and voluntary services. Emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability, the Paramount Chief highlighted the need for proper financial reporting and acknowledgment of contributions to build public confidence.

He also called for greater involvement of young people and women in community development, encouraging initiatives that improve their access to skills training, capital, markets, and leadership opportunities. Additionally, the Chief renewed his appeal to the government to prioritize the rehabilitation and completion of the road linking Dzolo Gbogame to Ashanti-Kpoeta through Dodome to Kpedze, emphasizing its critical role in economic activity and accessibility.