The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, has destooled the Mankrado of Ho Bankoe and Afetorfia of the Muviefe Clan, Togbe Afiatsoa III, with immediate effect, citing repeated insubordination and misconduct.
A statement dated Thursday, April 17, 2025, and signed by the Secretary of the Asogli State Council, Stephen Tetteh, described the decision as difficult but necessary. "This decision, though painful and taken with the utmost restraint and reflection, became necessary due to a consistent pattern of misconduct and insubordination on the part of Togbe Afiatsoa III.
Over an extended period, he has exhibited gross disregard for traditional authority, deliberately denigrated the revered Agbogbome Stool, and persistently brought the name of Asogli into disrepute," it noted.
The statement added that despite several attempts to encourage reconciliation and reforms, Togbe Afiatsoa III chose to escalate tensions through public platforms and on social media. "Togbe Afiatsoa III was given numerous opportunities by the Elders of Ho Bankoe to reform his ways, reconcile with leadership, and return to the path of dignity and respect that befits his former office. "Sadly, he chose to spurn all such opportunities and instead resorted to the reckless use of social media and other public platforms to spread falsehoods, cast aspersions, and peddle misinformation aimed at undermining the image, integrity, and cohesion of the traditional leadership of both Ho and the larger Asogli State," it added.
