Torgbiga Adamah III Urges Unity, Youth Empowerment, and Development at Somètutu Za 2026.

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Speaking at the grand durbar of Somètutu Za 2026, Torgbiga Adamah III, Paramount Chief and President of the Somè Traditional Council, called for unified action toward local economic empowerment, infrastructure development, and improved collaboration between traditional leadership and government authorities.


In his address, Torgbiga Adamah III underscored the necessity of prioritizing education, skills training, and entrepreneurship for young people in the Somè Traditional Area. 


He appealed directly to professionals, business leaders, and development partners to invest in targeted initiatives, highlighting key growth sectors including information technology, agriculture, fisheries, and salt-based industries.



Beyond economic growth, the Paramount Chief addressed environmental and social concerns confronting the municipality, identifying coastal erosion, potable water scarcity, and inadequate public facilities as critical challenges requiring swift joint action from the Traditional Authority, Ketu South Municipal Assembly, national government, and private partners.


Strengthening Local Governance and Political Neutrality


Emphasizing the importance of seamless local administration, Torgbiga Adamah III supported the government's decision to align chieftaincy and local government under a single ministry. 

Regional minister exchanging greetings with Torgbuiga Adamah.


However, he urged the establishment of clear policy frameworks to clearly outline the duties, boundaries, and authority of traditional leaders relative to Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs).


With the 2028 general elections ahead, Torgbiga Adamah III reaffirmed that traditional authorities remain politically neutral. 



He appealed to political parties—specifically mentioning the National Democratic Congress (NDC)—and their delegates to prioritize candidate integrity, competence, and public service over monetary incentives.


GH¢5 Million Secretariat Fund Launched


A key highlight of the address was the official inauguration of a Fundraising Committee tasked with raising GH¢5 million within six months. The funds will go toward constructing an ultramodern office complex for the Somè Traditional Council to institutionalize governance, maintain official records, and streamline traditional administration.


Clarification on Historical Accounts.


Torgbiga Adamah III also addressed ongoing public discussions surrounding local history and the suspended Torgbi Sape Agbo V. He clarified that historical events tied to the Hedzranawo Slave Centre took place long after the establishment of the Somè Traditional Area in 1792 and bear no connection to the founding of Somè. Advising the public and media against unverified social media claims, he noted that the Council will publish an authoritative, historical record in due course.


Cross-Border Partnerships and Cultural Unity


Highlighting recent diplomatic efforts, Torgbiga Adamah III reflected on a official trade and development mission to China alongside former KMA Chief Executive Kojo Bonsu and representatives of the Volta Regional House of Chiefs. 


The mission established industrial links with the Industry Association in Guangdong Province to explore processing and investment opportunities for Ketu South.


Closing the ceremony, Torgbiga Adamah III extended gratitude to the event Chairman, Awulae Angama TU-Agyan II, Paramount Chief of the Gwira Traditional Area, who traveled from the Western Region to preside over the occasion—a gesture celebrated as a demonstration of cross-regional unity and traditional solidarity across Ghana.


By Courage Edwin Amenuda.

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