Accra: The Anlo Dukor (State) Council has commended Mr. Godwin Edudzi Kudzo Tameklo, Chief Executive Officer of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), for his achievements and impactful leadership in public service. They also acknowledged his accomplishments in the legal profession and human rights advocacy.
According to Ghana News Agency, a high-powered delegation of chiefs, led by the Awadada of Anlo, Torgbi Agbesi Awusu II, visited Mr. Tameklo at the NPA headquarters in Accra on behalf of Awomefia Togbi Sri III, the overlord of the Anlo State. During the visit, Torgbi Awusu II conveyed the Awomefia's greetings and praised Mr. Tameklo's significant contributions to national life, describing him as a source of pride for the Anlo people and the Volta Region.
Torgbi Awusu II highlighted Mr. Tameklo's achievements in defending the rights of individuals facing unjust treatment, his role as Director of Legal Affairs of the National Democratic Congress then in opposition, and his ongoing work at the NPA. He stated, "Your track record in law, your bold defence of the vulnerable, and your visionary leadership at the NPA have set you apart as a role model for our people. These accomplishments inspire us, especially our young minds, reinforcing the Anlo tradition of producing leaders of integrity, courage, and service to our nation."
The Awadada extended an invitation to Mr. Tameklo to attend this year's Anlo Hogbetsotso Festival, scheduled for the first Saturday in November, assuring him of a warm welcome from the Awomefia and the entire Anlo State.
In response, Mr. Tameklo expressed gratitude to the chiefs for the honor and pledged his commitment to supporting the successful organization of the festival. He stated, "I will do everything to ensure that the Hogbetsotso Festival is organized to the highest standard, underscoring the importance of unity among the chiefs as a foundation for sustained development in the Anlo area, Volta region, and Ghana as a whole."
The delegation included Paramount chiefs such as Togbi Joachim Acolatse V, Dufia of Kedzi; Togbi Baku IV, Dufia of Denu; Togbi Agyeman, Fiaga of Adidome; Togbi Tuduabor III from Anloga, and Mama Wotorbe III, President of the Anlo Queens Council, along with members of the 2025 Hogbetsotso Planning Committee. The meeting not only strengthened ties between the Anlo State and the NPA Chief Executive but also highlighted the respect accorded to leaders who combine professional excellence with dedication to the public good.
