Togbe Asafo Buatri IV – Ag. President of Mafi Traditional Council
The Mafi Traditional Council and the Dufia of Adidome have officially accepted to host the 2025 Mini Anlo Hogbetsotso Za in Adidome, the capital of the Central Tongu District, in a historic move symbolising unity and cultural renewal among the Ewe people.
The celebration, scheduled for Saturday, 25th October, 2025, will be held under the theme, “Building Bridges: From a Common History to a Common Destiny.”
The decision to host the event in Mafi — a non-Anlo town — marks a significant milestone in fostering collaboration and cohesion among traditional authorities in the Volta Region.
It reflects a shared vision of uniting Ewe Dukor (the Ewe nation) around a common developmental and cultural purpose.
Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V – Dufia of Adidome
Festivities will open with a Summit of Chiefs from Mafi and Anlo on Friday, 24th October 2025, followed by a grand durbar of chiefs and people the next day at Adidome. Traditional leaders from across Tongu and other parts of the Volta Region are expected to attend.
The invitation for Mafi to host the Mini Hogbe celebration was formally extended by Togbi Sri III, the Awomefia of Anlo Dukor, through the 2025 Anlo Hogbetsotso Za Committee.
Speaking on behalf of the Mafi Traditional Council, Togbe Asofo Buatri IV, Acting President of the Council, described the initiative as “a progressive step that aligns perfectly with our shared vision to strengthen unity among the Ewe people and promote regional development.”
He added that the collaboration between Mafi and Anlo offers “unique opportunities to revive Ewe cultural identity, foster unity among chiefs, youth, and communities, and showcase Mafi’s investment and tourism potential.”
The upcoming celebration will also introduce a Mini Hogbe Za Legacy Project, to be developed jointly by Mafi and Anlo leadership for the benefit of the people of Central Tongu.
“Indeed, we see this partnership as a bridge connecting our shared history to a common future,” Togbe Buatri said. “It is not only a cultural celebration but a symbol of renewed unity and progress for the Ewe Dukor.”
Torgbi Agbesi Awusu II -Awadada of Anlo Dukor
Commenting on the development, Togbi Agbesi Awusu II, the Awadada of Anlo and Chairman of the Central Planning Committee for Hogbetsotso Za 2025, noted that hosting the festival in Adidome “is more than symbolic.”
“It affirms our cultural spread, reinforces unity among the dispersed Eweawo, and highlights Mafi’s enduring role in our shared heritage,” he said, adding that the event would also promote agribusiness, youth participation, and showcase the region’s rich cultural legacy.
The Dufia and Landlord of Adidome, Togbe Kwasinyi Kakaklolo Agyeman V, expressed full support for the initiative, describing it as “a progressive sign that the Ewe Dukor is ready to unite its people for development.”
“Adidome has always been a home of peace and hospitality,” he said. “This occasion provides an opportunity to strengthen our bonds with our Anlo brothers and sisters and to position Adidome as a centre for cultural and developmental collaboration within the Volta Region.”
A Local Planning Committee in Mafi will work closely with the Central Planning Committee of the Anlo Hogbetsotso Za to coordinate activities toward a successful, development-focused celebration. The Mafi Traditional Council has also extended appreciation to the Central Tongu District Assembly for its support and cooperation.
The 2025 Mini Anlo Hogbetsotso Za in Adidome is expected to serve as a landmark cultural event—celebrating unity, shared heritage, and collective progress among the Ewe people across the Volta Region and beyond.
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