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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