According to oral tradition, the good people of the Asorgli State are known to have migrated from Notsie in Togo.
And the leadership traits of the great Asor, the founder of the Asorgli State who cut through the thick walls of Notsie for the escape of the Dogbos and their neighbours from the tyrant ruler, Togbe Agorkorli, (Mamattah, 1976), are still reflected.
The same leadership traits adorned with modern regalia his descendant Togbe Afede XIV has assumed and led the way in the development and progress of his people.
Among his numerous achievements, Togbe has positioned the annual "Teza" or Yam festival as one of the best festivals in Ghana and beyond.
The Asorgli State is one of the shining stars of Ghana and the world in general.
In all these, the credit goes to the able leadership of Togbe Afede XIV, the current occupant of the "Agbogbome Stool" and his Chiefs and elders, whose visions and goals have reshaped the Asorgli State and given a new light to the Yam festival of the people of Asorgli in the Ho Municipality of the Volta region since 2004 till today.
The Yam festival, which is yearly given a golden and historic touches is an annual festival celebration that brings people from far and near to the Asorgli State to commemorate the discovery of yam by a legendary hunter.
Also, the festival aims to foster unity through forgiveness and reconciliation, to mobilize both human and material resources of Asorgli for jobs and wealth creation.
And to serve as an annual re-affirmation of allegiance by all Chiefs and their subjects in the Asorgli State to the great "Agbogbome stool".
The Yam festival is celebrated by all the divisions of the Asorgli State; Bankoe Division, Have Division, Ahoe Division, Dome Division, Hliha Division, Ho Traditional Council, among others.
Hunting for talents, social activities, cleaning activities, beauty pageants, and a grand durbar of Chiefs and people of the Asorgli State and dignitaries from home and abroad.
Historically, irrespective of who you are and where you come from, you can't dispute the fact that 'Te' is an Ewe name in general and Asorgli word that was coined out of the description given by a great hunter in the olden days. "Te", loosely translates as "to become turgid".
Rather, he left it to germinate and till today it is a viable source of income for many in and around the Asorgli state of the Volta Region.
If only all of us can be that selfless like that great hunter and selfless like the current occupant of the Agbogbome Stool of the Asorgli State, Ghana will surely go far.
That is why most of the people that have war Stools and ancestral Stools, among others, their forefathers were either hunters, priests, or herbalists.
If the name "Te" and cultivation are historically attributed to your forebears, then there is no doubt that the people of Asorgli owe it a duty to always commemorate and celebrate this tuber crop that brought life and economic power to their people.
It is also celebrated by the Ewes in Notsie, their ancestral home and a very valuable crop among the Igbos of Nigeria.
Further, the Yam festival or 'Teza' is one of the greatest and most patronized festivals in Ghana.
Togbe Afede XIV's role and legacy of giving a new life to royalty and celebrating historical legacies like the Yam festival will never be forgotten.
As a living witness, the Asorgli State has witnessed tremendous development, investment, and educational scholarships under the leadership of Torgbi Afede XIV.
And his commitment to his oath of office is reflective of how the "Teza" of the people of Asorgli is always topical, though other communities in and around Ho also celebrate the same festival separately.
12 years ago, in July 2012, I personally wrote on Togbe Afede XIV, which was published on myjoyonline.com, ghanaweb.com, and modernghana.com, among others on the great gift that Togbe Afede is to the people of Volta in particular and to the country in general.
This is not how the Asorgli Yam festival celebration was in the past.
Togbe has given life to this festival and it is among the best in Ghana that everyone, including foreigners, looks up to.
The festival has boosted tourism and economic activities making September each year a joyous one for everyone in and around the Asorgli State.
And the rest of the months are great for the people.
Togbe has a positive attitude in the conduct of his businesses; therefore, his focus is on the opportunities, not the difficulties.
And all these are reflected in the success and progress of the celebration of the "Teza" or Yam festival of the good people of Asorgli State.
He is a great Chief, who seriously believes in the progress and development of the Asorgli state, and Volta Region and wants Ghana to succeed at all costs irrespective of what, and he must be supported at all costs.
Long live Togbe Afede XIV, the "Agbogbomefia" of Asorgli state, and may his reign remain forever.