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Residents of Horti honour chief, Torgbui Ladzekpo Tete Gefu
The Chief of Horti, Torgbui Ladzekpo Tete Gefu, has been honoured by the people of Horti with a Citation of Honour for his visionary leadership and dedication to community development.
The award was presented to him at the Denya Za celebration, an annual gathering of the people of Horti, on December 30, 2025.
Togbui Ladzekpo Tete-Gefu, who is known for balancing tradition with progress, has been leading and supporting transformative projects in Horti, including a mechanised borehole which provides clean water for the community and a 2-unit classroom block with a canteen, promoting education and sanitation.
Residents of Horti praised Torgbui’s kindness, wisdom, and selfless service since his enstoolment in 2020, prompting the Horti Development Association (HDA) to present him with a citation of honour.
In his address, Torgbui expressed gratitude to the people and urged residents to join him in developing Horti.
“No one would build Horti for us, except the people of Horti. Let’s build Horti together” he said, praying for their success to fuel further development in Horti.
“May God bless and expand all your businesses; sons and daughters of Horti will flourish to lift the name of Horti to bring progress and development,” he added.
Currently, Horti has a Kindergarten to Primary School, with plans to build a Junior High School.
The Dufia wished residents and communities under Horti including Tagbanu, Hiagba, Dzameshi, Abledu, Ahorlu, Kadro, Akpabli, Akorlor, Hortiga, and Ashimenu a prosperous New Year and success in all their endeavours.
The Denya Za celebration of the people of Horti is an annual gathering held on December 30, where townsfolk’s and indigenes from far and near return home to contribute and give account of the development of Horti.
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President John Dramani Mahama has visited the Akosombo Dam to assess the impact of a fire incident at a substation operated by the Ghana Grid Company.
The fire is reported to have caused the loss of more than 1,000 megawatts from the national power grid, affecting electricity supply in parts of the country.
During the visit, he inspected ongoing restoration works and received briefings from engineers on efforts to restore power. He commended them for what he described as a swift and professional response to the situation.
According to him, the government remains committed to restoring stable electricity supply as quickly as possible.
He added that steps are also being taken to strengthen the resilience of Ghana’s energy infrastructure to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The Ghana Grid Company has not yet provided a detailed timeline for full restoration, but work is ongoing to bring affected systems back on stream.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says he and his deputy have publicly filed their annual tax returns to demonstrate leadership and encourage compliance among citizens.
In a facebook post, he explained that the move was meant to show that public officials must lead by example when it comes to fulfilling civic duties.
“Leadership must be demonstrated, not declared,” he said.
He commended Ghanaian taxpayers for their continued contribution to national development, noting that tax compliance plays a key role in sustaining government activities.
According to him, paying taxes is both a legal and moral responsibility. He stressed that all citizens, including public officials, professionals, and businesses, are equal before the law and must meet their tax obligations.
He added that tax revenue is essential for funding key sectors such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, and security.
The minister praised the Ghana Revenue Authority for its work, especially during the ongoing Tax and Good Governance Month in April. He said the initiative helps to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance.
He urged the authority to intensify public education and continue reforms aimed at simplifying tax processes, reducing compliance costs, and improving transparency.
He further encouraged individuals and businesses that are yet to file their returns to do so promptly, adding that support systems and digital platforms are available to assist them.
He said building a strong tax culture would strengthen the country’s economy, improve accountability, and promote fairness in society.
By: Jacob Aggrey
