Asogli Traditional Council mourns late Togbega Osei Tutu VI of Matse

The Asogli Traditional Council, under the leadership of the Agbogbomefia, His Royal Majesty Togbe Afede XIV, has also joined the chiefs, elders, queen mothers, and people of Matse in mourning the passing of Togbega Osei Tutu VI.

The Council described him as a distinguished royal, an esteemed Paramount Chief, and a statesman whose life was defined by dignity, wisdom, and service.

His death, it said, is a grievous loss not only to Matse but to the wider traditional fraternity, where his loyalty and noble service earned him enduring respect.

Togbega Osei Tutu VI was remembered as a revered embodiment of royalty and a fountain of wisdom whose counsel carried weight, clarity, and maturity.

According to the council, during the period when Matse remained part of the Asogli Traditional Council prior to the establishment of the Matse Traditional Council, Late Togbega Osei Tutu VI served faithfully as a respected member. He contributed meaningfully to deliberations and was deeply committed to the peace, dignity, and progress of the Council, always placing the welfare of the people and the sanctity of tradition above personal interest.

They mentioned that following the passing of Togbe Afede Asor II, then President of the Asogli Traditional Council, Togbega Osei Tutu VI was entrusted with the responsibility of Acting President during a significant and delicate period. He managed the affairs of the Council with wisdom, steadiness, and dignity, providing continuity and guidance until the enstoolment of Togbe Afede XIV. The Council noted that his stewardship reflected deep respect for traditional authority and a rare capacity for prudent, fair, and unifying leadership.

As Paramount Chief of Matse, Togbega Osei Tutu VI served his people with devotion, compassion, and foresight. His reign was marked by humility, justice, and a fatherly concern for the wellbeing of all under his care. Though his departure leaves an irreplaceable void, the Council stated that his legacy remains firmly engraved in the history of Matse and in the collective memory of Asogli. He will be remembered as a principled traditional ruler, a dependable colleague, and a wise royal whose contributions to governance and communal harmony continue to inspire.

The Asogli Traditional Council prayed that the ancestors receive the late chief with honour and grant him peaceful rest among the revered custodians of tradition. It concluded that though he has departed from sight, his memory will remain a lasting beacon of wisdom, dignity, and dedicated service, with his life of royalty and faithful service forever remembered with gratitude and honour.

On 18th June 1968, he was enstooled as Togbega Osei Tutu VI, Adza Le Afe Ho Lesisi, at a colourful durbar. From the outset of his reign, he demonstrated a tireless commitment to education, health, development, and the social wellbeing of his people.

The Paramount Stool of the Matse Dzobi Traditional Area became vacant following the passing of Togbe Sakyi in April 1967. By tradition, it was the turn of the Agbi Royal Family of Agunyagbo to present a candidate for enstoolment. Although Philip belonged to the Daku Royal Family, the royal clan unanimously selected Mr. Wilfred Anani Kwasi Deh in 1968, as he was the preferred choice of both elders and the youth.

Throughout his time on the stool, Togbega Osei Tutu VI worked closely with fellow Dzobi chiefs, neighbouring traditional authorities, and the Volta Regional House of Chiefs. His relationship with Togbe Afede Asor was particularly close, and the two maintained a strong bond until their respective passing.

He was widely respected for his discipline and punctuality, rarely missing key meetings, workshops, and conferences. His dedication ensured that the traditional area remained actively represented in regional and national traditional affairs.

Togbega Osei Tutu VI also led important delegations on behalf of the Traditional Authority. Notably, he represented the authority to formally announce the passing of Togbe Afede Asor to the Presidency and played a prominent role in the burial and final funeral rites.