The Ewe State of Anlo is headed by the Awoamefia. the traditional political and spiritual leader of the Anlos. The first Awoamefia, Togbi Sri I, instituted a system of selecting rulers in alternating fashion from the Adzovia and Bate clans. He wanted to ensure that his successor would be Adeladza of the Bate clan instead of a member of his own Adzovia clan. He did this to reward Adeladza for successfully recovering the Awoamefia stool from King Togbe Agorkoli of Notsie.
List of rulers of the Ewe State of Anlo
| Tenure[note 1] | Awoamefia (ruler) | Clan | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1468–1504 | Togbi Sri I | Adzovia | Was known as Kponoe before installation as chief by his maternal uncle Togbi Amega Wenya at Notsie.[2] Along with Wenya, led the migration of Ewes from Notsie to the southern Volta area that became Anlo State.[3] |
| 1504–1524 | Togbi Adeladza I | Bate | |
| 1525–1538 | Togbi Zanyedo I | Adzovia | |
| 1540–1568 | Togbi Akotsui I | Bate | |
| 1568–1594 | Togbi Nditsi I | Adzovia | |
| 1595–1630 | Togbi Adzanu I (Fiayidziehe) | Bate | |
| 1631–1660 | Togbi Agodomatu I | Bate | |
| 1661–1685 | Togbi Agoleha I | Adzovia | |
| 1686–1725 | Togbi Axolu Nunya I | Bate | |
| 1726–1776 | Togbi Atsia I | Adzovia | |
| 1784–1810 | Togbi Atsiasa I | Adzovia | |
| 1810–1840 | Togbi Letsa Gbagba I | Bate | |
| 1849–1906 | Togbi Amedor Kpegla I | Bate | |
| 1906–1956 | Togbi Sri II | Adzovia | |
| 1957–1997 | Togbi Adeladza II | Bate | |
| 1997–2011 | Awodada Togbi Agbesi Awusu II (Acting Awoamefia) | Agave | |
| 2011–present | Togbi Sri III | Adzovia | Installed February 23, 2011.[4] |
Notes
References
- ↑ Kumassah, Agbotadua (2009). The migration saga of the Anlo-Ewes of Ghana (2nd ed.).
- ↑ "The Awoamezi And Kaklaku Stools Of Anlo: Origin & History". August 5, 2003. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ↑ Wyllie, R. W. (1977). "Kponoe and the Tado Stool: A Problem in the Interpretation of the Anlo Migration Tradition (Ghana/Togo)". Anthropos. 72 (1/2): 119–128.
- ↑ "New Awomefia For Anlo Installed". February 23, 2011. Retrieved October 29, 2018.
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