Adaklu abuadi: The rich Adaklu culture was showcased Friday at the commissioning of a state-of-the-art office complex for the Adaklu Traditional Council at Adaklu Abuadi. Togbe Gbogbi Atsa V, President of the Adaklu Traditional Council and Paramount Chief of Adaklu, along with his sub-chiefs, were adorned in kente cloths and beads, creating a captivating scene.
According to Ghana News Agency, the performances of Adaklu Dorkpo adevu, a drumming and dancing ritual performed by hunters, and the Wugah drumming group, captivated invited guests and spectators. The new edifice, costing GHS900,000, was funded by Mr. Kwame Agbodza, Minister of Roads and Highways, using his share of the MP Common Fund. Mr. Agbodza, who is also the Member of Parliament for Adaklu, provided furniture and other office equipment worth GHS600,000.
The building features a conference room, offices, a store, and washrooms. It was jointly commissioned by Mr. Agbodza, Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Mr. James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, Madam Rita Naa Odorley Sowah, Deputy Minister for LGCRA, and Togbega Gbogbi Atsa V, President and Paramount Chief of Adaklu Traditional Council.
Some guests were so moved by the performances that they joined the hunters in dancing to the drumbeats. Both performance groups received standing ovations from the audience. Additionally, Gbekor Senior High School entertained guests with gospel renditions, earning a GHS1,000 gift from Togbega Gbogbi.
Speaking at the ceremony, Togbega Gbogbi praised Mr. Agbodza, stating, "Our MP has taken away the shame of Adaklu by giving us a befitting office."