By: Tilda Acorlor
The Chief of Horti, Torgbui Ladzekpo Tete-Gefu, has been honoured by the Horti Development Association (HDA) with a Citation of Honour, for his visionary leadership and dedication to community development.
The citation was presented to him at the Denya Za celebration, an annual gathering of the people of Horti, in the Akatsi South Constituency held on Tuesday, 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 mechanized borehole which provides clean water for the community and a 2-unit classroom block with a canteen, promoting education, good water 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.
Currently, Horti has Kindergarten to Primary School, with plans to build a Junior High School.
The Dufia wished residents a prosperous new year and success in all thier endeavors.
“May God bless and expand all your businesses, sons and daughters of Horti will flourish to lift the name of Horti higher to bring progress and development to Horti” he added.
The CEO of Agapet Petroleum Company of Ghana, Mr. Emmanuel Anani Abledu a proud son of Horti, also received a citation for his immense contribution to the community’s development, partnering with the Dufia on key projects.
The Denya Za celebration of the people of Horti is an annual gathering held on December 30th, where townsfolks and indigenes from far and near return home to contribute and give account of the development of Horti.
