On Thursday, 9th April 2026, a delegation from the Matse Traditional Council, led by Togbe Teiku V, Divisional Chief of Matse-Dzeve, paid a courtesy call on the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu.

The delegation officially informed the Minister of the funeral arrangements for the late His Royal Majesty, Togbega Osei Tutu VI, scheduled for 18th to 24th May 2026, and extended an invitation for his participation.

Hon. Gunu expressed his condolences to the family and the Council, and prayed for strength and unity for the bereaved bad people of Matse during this difficult period.