Ghana Traditional polities

1510                       Gã (or Nkran) state founded. 

Rulers (title Gã Mantse)
1635 - 1660                Okaikoi
1660 - 1680                Ashangmo
1680 - 1700                Ayi 
1700 - 1733                Ayikuma Teiko Bah 
1733 - 1739                Ofori Tibi 
1740 - 1782                Tetteh Ahene Akwa 
1782 - 1785                Teiko Tsuru 
1787 - 1801                Sabah Osepree 
1802 - 1812                Amugi I 
1812 - 1823                Kudza Okai 
1823 - 1825                Adama Akuredze 
1825 - 1856                Takye Kome I 
1856 - 1859                Ofoli Gakpo -Regent 
1859 - 1862                Yaotey 
1862 - 1902                Takye Tawia I                      (d. 1902) 
1902 - 1904                Vacant 
1904 - 1918                Takye Obilie I 
1918 - 1919                Vacant 
1919 - 1929                Takye Yaoboi 
1929 - 1933                Vacant 
1933 - 1943                Takye Obilie II 
1943 - 1944                Vacant 
1944 - 1947                Takye Tawia II                     (d. 1947) 
1947 - 1948                Vacant 
1948 - 1962                Nii Takye Kome II
1962 - 1965                Vacant 
1965 - 13 Jul 2005         Nii Amugi II                       (b. 1940 - d. 2005)
13 Jul 2005 - 11 Jun 2006  Vacant
11 Jun 2006 - Dec 2012     Takye Tawia III                    (b. 1942? - d. 2012)

1868                       Fante states join in a U.K.-sponsored Fanti Confederation;
                             members according to "constitution of Mankessim" of 18 Nov 1871
                             which gave the confederation its definitive organization:
                             (1) Kingdoms    Kings (signatories of the constitution)
                             Mankessim       Kwasi Edo
                             Abura           Anfo Oto
                             Assin           Kudmin Inhié and Tshibu Dhahon
                             Ayan            Kuo Yanfo
                             Edgimaku        Kudmin Mayua
                             Inkosokoomper   Esando
                             Komminda        Kudgse Okro
                         
                             (2) Chiefdoms   Chiefs (signatories of the constitution)
                             Abakrampa       Kwasi Nakko
                             Abbankrom       Kwarsu Arkwayno
                             Abuardi         Kwa Amissa
                             Ahiru           Kwabina Bovada
                             Akrofome        Kwarsu Ansa
                             Ampinafon       Brelwi
                             Arnun           Luabina Sason
                             Balhyn          Kuo Sassan
                             Bohhen          Kwabina Odom
                             Bokan           Kwasi Bekki
                             Dominassié      Thomas Salomon
                             Donassié        James Simons
                             Dongua          Kwarsu Yarsu
                             Impessidardi    Kwasi Buargua
                             Kwaman          Luassié Larla
                             Mankessim       Kwabina Archwayo
                             Odomana         Kwamin Atta
                             Saltpond        Luabina Luagrene and Joseph Graham
                             Tchafu          Kwasi Imana
                             Zuarko          Kofi Adoobah 
1873                       Fanti Confederation dissolved.

Presidents
1868 - 1869                Kwasi Edo, Omanhene of Mankessim
                           + Anfo Oto, Omanhene of Abura
                           + Ortabil, Omanhene of Gomoa
Dec 1869 - 18 Nov 1871     Gyateh Kuma (R.J. Ghartey)         (b. 1820 - d. 1897)
                             of Winneba
King-Presidents
18 Nov 1871 - Jul 1872     Kwasi Edo, Omanhene of Mankessim
                           + Anfo Oto, Omanhene of Abura
Jul 1872 - 1873            Kwasi Edo, Omanhene of Mankessim
 

Chairman of the Council and Chief Secretary
1868 - 1871                Geo. Amissa
Chairman of the government
1871 - 1873                W.E. Davidson

c.1480                     Fomase Akyerekyere state founded, later renamed Adabo.
c.1650                     State renamed Adanse.

Rulers (title Adansehene)
1700 - 1735                Nana Abu Bonsra
.... - Dec 1874            Kwadwo Oben
                            (regent as Fomenahene to ... 1874)
Dec 1874 - Feb 1876        Vacant
Feb 1876 - 1886            Kwaku Nansa Berofon
1930?                      Kobina Fori
1950?                      Kwadwo Amoako Agyeman
1953? - 1960?              Nana Abu Bonsra II
1970? - 1976?              Nana Kwantwi Barima II
Jun 1997 - 15 Jul 2005     Nana Ofori Agyeman II              (d. 2005)

Ahanta

Rulers (title Ahantahene)
.... - ....                Nana Baido Bonsoe I
....  - 1837               Nana Baido Bonsoe II               (d. 1837)
1837 - ....                Nana Baido Bonsoe III
.... - ....                ....
.... - c.1966              Nana Baido Bonsoe XIV
 6 May 1967 -              Nana Baido Bonsoe XV               (b. 1949)

bf.1700                    Akuapem state founded.
1994                       Secession creates Akuapem Okere, Akuapem Anafo,
                            and Akuapem Guan states.

Rulers (title Akuapemhene)
.... - ....                Safori (Nana Ofori Dua)
.... - ....                Nana Okyerema Manukure
.... - ....                Nana Ofei Boa
.... - ....                Nana Ofei Amanapa
.... - ....                Nana Ofei Ntoakyerewa
.... - 1730                Nana Amaniafim
1730 - 1731                Nana Ofori Kuma I
                            (Sakyiama Tenten = Kwao Safori)
1731 - 1742                Nana Fianko Betuafo
1742 - 1765                Nana Kwapon Kyerefo
1765 - 1792                Nana Obuobi Atiemo
1792 - 1802                Nana Awuku Fenenee
Sep 1802 - Dec 1802        Nana Ohene Kuma
Dec 1802 - 1816            Nana Kwao Saforo Twie
1816 - 1836                Nana Addo Dankwa I
1837 -  1 Nov 1845         Nana Adum Tokori
1846 - 1866                Nana Kwadade I
1866 - 1876                Nana Asa Krefa
1876 - 1879                Nana Kwame Tawia
1880 - 1895                Nana Kwame Fori I
1895 - 1907                Nana Frederick William Kwasi Akufo
                             (1st time)
1907 -  8 May 1914         Nana Charles Owusu Ansa
23 May 1914 - May 1919     Nana Ofori Kuma II (1st time)
May 1919 - 1920            Vacant 
1920 - 1927                Nana Frederick William Kwasi Akufo
                             (2nd time)
1927 - 1930                Addo Dankwa II
1930 - 1932                Vacant 
1932 - 1941                Nana Ofori Kuma II (2nd time)
1941 - 1944                Vacant 
1944 - 1945                Nana Kwadade II
1945 - 1949                Nana Kwame Fori II (1st time)
1949 - 1959                Nana Twumhene
1959 - 1972?               Nana Kwame Fori II (2nd time)
1979? -                    Nana Addo Dankwa III

Rulers (title Akuapemhene)
Feb 1994 - 199.            Nana Kwame Henaku
1998? -                    Nana Otutu Ababio IV

Ruler (title Akuapemhene)
26 Mar 1994 -              Nana Gyan Kwasi III

Ruler (title Akuapemhene)
1998? -                    Nana Asiedu Okoo Ababio III

1560                       Chief of Twifo-Heman founds Akwamu state.

Rulers (title Akwamuhene)
1699 - 1702                Addo
1702 - 1726                Nana Akwamu Panyin
1726 - 1730                Nana Ansa Sasraku V (Ansa Kwao)
1730 - 17..                Nana Obuaman Darko
1772?                      Nana Darko
1815?                      Nana Akoto
1830 - 1870                Nana Akoto Kwafo
.... - ....                Nana Kwafo Akoto I
1936 - 1967?               Nana Kwafo Akoto II
1976?                      Nana Kwantwi Barima II
19.. - 199.                Odeneho Kwafo Akoto III            (d. 199.)
1997?                      Nana Owusu Agyare II
1999? -                    Otumfuo Ansa Sasraku VI

c.1500                     Akyem Abuakwa state founded (also styled Okyeman).
1899                       British protectorate.

Rulers (title Okyenhene)
.... - ....                Anim Kwatia 
.... - ....                Ba Kwante
1704 - Apr 1727            Ofori Panyin I                     (d. 1727)
1727 - 1742                Owusu Akyem "Tenten"               (d. 1742)
1742 - 1765                Pobi Asomaning II
1765 - 1772                Twum Ampofo I (1st time)
1772 - 1783                Obirikorang Aboree (1st time)
1783                       Twum Ampofo I (2nd time)
1783 - 1790                Obirikorang Aboree (2nd time)
1790 - 1801                Twum Ampofo I (3rd time)
1801 - 1807                Nana Saforo Apraku
1807 - Sep 1811            Nana Atta Wusu Yiakosan            (b. 17.. - d. 1811)
1811                       Nana Asare Bediako Kwadwo Kuma     (b. 17.. - d. 1811)
1811 - 1816                Nana Kofi Asante "Bayinyiye"
1816 - 1817                Nana Twum Ampofo II
1817 - 1835                Nana Afia Dokuaa (f) -Regent       (d. 1855)
1835 - Mar 1859            Nana Ofori Atta Panyin             (d. 1859)
May 1859 - May 1866        Nana Atta Obuom
Jul 1866 -  2 Feb 1887     Nana Amoako Atta I                 (b. 1853 - d. 1887)
                             (14 May 1880 -  8 Jan 1885 in Lagos exile)
1888 - Feb 1911            Nana Amoako Atta II                (b. 18.. - d. 1911)
Apr 1911 - 26 Nov 1912     Nana Amoako Atta III               (d. 1918)
30 Nov 1912 - 21 Aug 1943  Nana Ofori Atta I                  (b. 1881 - d. 1943)
                             (from 1927, Nana Sir Ofori Atta I) 
25/27 Sep 1943-13 Jun 1958 Nana Ofori Atta II (1st time)      (d. 1973)
13 Jun 1958 - 14 Apr 1959  Nana Kwabena Kena II -Regent
14 Apr 1959 -  5 Dec 1966  Nana Amoako Atta IV
 5 Dec 1966 - 13 Sep 1973  Nana Ofori Atta II (2nd time)      (s.a.)
1973 -  1 May 1976         Nana Ofori Atta III                (d. 1976)
 2 Aug 1976 - 17 Mar 1999  Nana Kuntunkununku II              (b. 1942 - d. 1999)
17 Mar 1999 -  4 Oct 1999  Osabarima Kena Ampaw II -Regent
 4 Oct 1999 -              Nana Amoatia Ofori Panin II        (b. 1951)

Rulers (title Bosumehene)
1818?                      Nana Koragye Ampaw
1830?                      Nana Ntow I                        (d..1831?)
1831?                      Bosompem Ntow II 
1960 - 1998                Nana Oware Agyekum II
1999? -                    Nana Oware Agyekum III

bf.1700                    Akyem Kotoku state founded.

Rulers (title Kotokuhene)
.... - ....                Nana Yaw Awere
.... - ....                Nana Boadi Akim
.... - ....                Nana Akrofi Brempong
.... - ....                Nana Nananom Owusu Bore
.... - ....                Nana Gyamera Adu
.... - ....                Nana Aseidu Apenteng I
1717 - 1733?               Nana Ofosuhene Apenteng II
1733?                      Nana Frempong Manso I
.... - ....                Nana Ampim               
.... - ....                Nana Karikari Apaw
18.. - 1824                Nana Kwadwo Kuma 
1824 - 1825                Nana Afrifa Akwada
1825 - 1867                Nana Agyeman
1867 - Sep 1927            Nana Attafua II
1927 - 1941                Nana Attafua II
1941 - 1949                Nana Frempong Manso II
1949 - 1960                Nana Frempong Manso III
1960 - 1975                Nana Attafua III
19 May 1975 - 17 Jun 1998  Okofrobour Agyeman Attafua         (b. 1931 - d. 1998)
31 May 1999 -              Oseadeeyo Frempong Manso IV        (b. 1956?)

Anomabu

Rulers (title Omanhene)
bf.1708                    Nana Eno  
1708 - 1728                Nana Quaggie Aqua     
1728 - 1733                Nana Eggin     
1734 - 1768                Nana John Currantee I
1768 - 1774                Nana Quassah Amonu           
1774 - 1801                Nana Amonee Coomah I
1801 - 1804                Nana Antee                         (d. 1804)                  
1804 - 1809                Nana John Currantee II             (d. 1809)
1809 - 1817                Nana Amonee Coomah II               
1818 - Feb 1821            Nana Baffoe (Baffu)
1821 - 1824                Vacant          
1824 - 1837                Nana Amony I (Amonu I)           
1837 - 1857                Nana Amonu II
1857 - 1865                Nana Kofi Afari I          
1865 - 1868                Nana Kow Amonu III           
1868 - 1873                Nana Amonu IV
1873 - 1921                Nana Amonu V                       (d. 1921)
1921 - 19..                Nana Atta Amonu VI
19.. - 19..                Nana Amonu VII                                      
19.. - 19..                Nana Amonu VIII
19.. - 19..                Nana Amonu IX
19.. - 1994                Nana Amonu X
1994 -                     Nana Katamanto Amonu XI            (b. 1934)

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bf.1600                    Kwaaman state founded. 
c.1640                     Becomes Kumaseman with founding of Kumase.
1701                       Asanteman Confederation established.
27 Aug 1896                British protectorate.
23 Jun 1900                Confederation dissolved by U.K. protectorate
                             authority.
26 Sep 1901                Ashanti Colony.
12 Nov 1926                Kumaseman state restored.
31 Jan 1935                Asanteman Confederation restored.
1952 -  6 Mar 1957         Ashanti Region within Gold Coast.
 6 Mar 1957                Part of independent Ghana.

Note: In every interregnum (whether mentioned or not mentioned here) the Mamponghene
acts as regent.

Rulers (title Asantehene)
1701 - 1717                Osei Kofi Tutu I                   (b. c.1650 - d. 1717)
                            (had been Kumasehene from 1675)
1717 - 1720                Maniampon -Regent
1720 - 1750                Opoku Ware I "Opoku Tenten"        (b. c.1700 - d. c.1750)
1750 - 1764                Kusi Obodom
1764                       Safo Kantanka -Regent
1764 - 1777                Osei Kwadwo (Osei Kumaa)           (b. c.1735 - d. 1777)
1777                       Atakora Kwame -Regent
1777 - 1803                Osei Kwame Panyin                  (b. c.1765 - d. 1803/04)
Dec 1803 - Mar 1804        Osei Fofie                         (b. c.1775 - d. 1804)
1804 - 21 Jan 1824         Osei Tutu Kwame Asiba              (b. c.1779 - d. 1824)
                            (from 1807, Osei Bonsu) 
1824 - 21 Feb 1834         Osei Yaw Akoto                     (b. c.1800 - d. 1834)
25 Aug 1834 - 27 Apr 1867  Kwaku Dua I Panyin                 (b. c.1797 - d. 1867)
28 May 1867 - 26 Oct 1874  Kofi Kakari                        (b. c.1837 - d. 1884)
26 Oct 1874 - 1874         Kwabena Dwomo -Regent
1874 -  8 Mar 1883         Mensa Bonsu Kumaa                  (b. c.1840 - d. 1896)
 8 Mar 1883 - 28 Apr 1884  Kwasafomanhyiamu (Council)
28 Apr 1884 - 11 Jun 1884  Kwaku Dua II Kumaa                 (d. 1884)
11 Jun 1884 - Nov 1884     Owusu Koko
                             (chairman Kumasehyiamu [Council])
Nov 1884 - 1887            Akyampon Panyin
                             (chairman Kumasehyiamu [Council])
1887 - 26 Mar 1888         Owusu Sekyere II -Regent
26 Mar 1888 - 20 Jan 1896  Kwaku Dua III Asamu                (b. 1872 - d. 1931)
                             (Jan 1896 - Nov 1926 in Seychelles exile)
11 Feb 1896 - 23 Jun 1900  Opoku Mensa
                             (chairman Committee of Administration)
23 Jun 1900 - 12 Nov 1926  Confederation dissolved 
Rulers (title Kumasehene)
12 Nov 1926 - 12 May 1931  Agyeman Prempe I                   (s.a.)
                             (Kwaku Dua III Asamu)
12 May 1931 - 22 Jun 1931  Kwaku Dua -Regent
22 Jun 1931 - 31 Jan 1935  Otumfuo Nana Osei Agyeman          (b. 1892 - d. 1970)
                             Prempe II 
Rulers (title Asantehene)
31 Jan 1935 - 27 May 1970  Otumfuo Nana Osei Agyeman          (s.a.)
                             Prempe II 
 6 Jul 1970 - 25 Feb 1999  Otumfuo Nana Opoku Ware II         (b. 1919 - d. 1999)
25 Feb 1999 - 26 Apr 1999  Nana Osei Bonsu II -Regent         (b. 1939)
26 Apr 1999 -              Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II          (b. 1950)

British Residents
27 Aug 1896 - 1899         Donald W. Stewart (1st time)       (d. 1905)
1899 - 1900                Wilfred Bennett Davidson-Houston   (b. 1870 - d. 1960) 
                             (acting) 
1900 - 1901                Cecil Hamilton Armitage (acting)   (b. 1869 - d. 1933)
1901 - 1902                Donald W. Stewart (2nd time)       (s.a.)
Chief Commissioners
1902 - 1904                Sir Donald W. Stewart              (s.a.)
1905 - 1920                Sir Francis C. Fuller              (b. 1866 - d. 1944)
1920 - 1923                Charles H. Harper                  (b. 1876 - d. 1950)
1923 - 1930                Sir John C. Maxwell                (b. 1875 - d. 1946)
1930 - 1933                Harry Scott Newlands               (b. 1884 - d. 1933)
1933 - 1936                Francis W.F. Jackson
1936 - 1941                Hubert Craddock Stevenson          (b. 1888 - d. 1971)
1941 - 1946                Sir Edward Gerald Hawkesworth      (b. 1897 - d. 1949)
1946 - 1950                Charles Owen Butler                (b. 1896 - d. 19..)
1951 - 1952                William H. Beeton                  (b. 1903 - d. 1976)
Chief Regional Officers
1952                       William H. Beeton                  (s.a.)
1952 - 1954                W. Brian-Smith
1954 - 1955                Arthur John Loveridge              (b. 1912 - d. 1994)
1956 -  6 Mar 1957         Arthur C. Russell                  (b. 1906)

c.1700                     State founded

Rulers (title Omanhene)
c.1700 - 170.              Adu Brafo
170. - 170.                Yeboah Asuama
c.1705 - ....              Amo Adae
.... - ....                Kwenin Akyem
.... - ....                Ntedwa
.... - ....                Minta Abu
.... - ....                Gyebi 
.... - ....                Barima Nkyi I (Nyiki Panin)
.... - ....                Barima Nkyi II (Kofi Gyaame)
.... - ....                Barima Nkyi III (Kwame Duku)
.... - ....                Kwame Nkyi IV (Annor Kuma)
.... - ....                Kwame Nkyi V -Regent (Ntwentwee)
.... - ....                Kwame Nkyi VI -Regent (Oheneba Buobu)
.... - ....                Kwame Nkyi VII (Yaw Nkrumah)
.... - ....                Kwame Nkyi VIII (Kwame Nifah)
.... - ....                Kwame Nkyi IX (Kwabena Nketsia)
.... - 1951                Kwame Nkyi X Ababio (Kwqame Nifah) (d. 1951)
1951 - 1968                Kwame Nkyi XI (Kwabena Bempong) 
16 Sep 1968 -              Kwame Nkyi XII (Kwaku Baah) 

Rulers (title Omanhene)
1805?                      Kwadwo Otibu + Kwaku Aputae
1844? - 1853               Kwadwo Otibu                       (d. 1853)
                             [another ruler of the same name]
1853 - 1951                ....
1951 - Aug 1961            Tibu Asare II (1st time)           (b. 1932)
1961 - 1986                ....
1986 -                     Tibu Asare II (2nd time)           (s.a.)

1295                       Bono Manso state founded.
1723                       Bono Manso annexed by Asanteman.
1740                       Bono-Tekyiman founded, usually under Asante sovereignty,
                             but ultimately separate.

Rulers (title Tekyimanhene)
c.1740 - 1782              ....
1782 - 1830                Kyereme Kofi
1830 - 1837                Owusu Amprofi
1837 - 1851                Ameyaw Kyereme
1851 - 1864                Bafuo Twi
1864 - 1886                Kwabena Fofie
1886 - 1899                Gyako II
1899 - ....                Konkroma
1907 - 1927                Yaw Kramo
1927 - 1935                Yaw Ameyaw
1935 - 1936                Kwasi Twi
1936 - 1937                Ameyaw II
1937 - 1941                Berempon Kwaku Kyereme
1941 - 1943                Kwaku Gyako III
Feb 1944 - Apr 1961        Akumfi Ameyaw III
1997? -                    Nana Takyi Ameyaw

Banda
 
c.1721                     State founded
1997                       Split into Banda Ahenkro and Banda Dorbour.

Rulers (title Omanhene)
1721 - 1751                Nana Sie Taki (Shytar) 
1751 - ....                Nana Kralongo
.... - ....                Nana Gyara
.... - ....                Nana Sielongo I
c.1773/74                  Nana Sakyi
.... - ....                Nana Pehzod
.... - 1806                Nana Peteli                        (d. 1806)
1806 - 1834                Nana Mgono Mulodwo
1834 - 1867                Nana Dabla
1867 - 1893                Nana Sahkyane
1893 - 1894                Nana Kwadwo Wurosa
1894 - 1900                Nana Sie Yaw Dwuru I  -Regent
1900 - 1928                Nana Yaw Sielongo II
1928 - 1938                Nana Kwasi Sen-Apem I (Sinapim)
1938 - 1977                Nana Tolee Kofi Dwuru II
1977 - 1984                Nana Kofi Dwuru III (1st time)     (d. 1997)
1984 - 1985                Kofi Dwuru -Regent
1985 - Nov 1996            Nana Kofi Dwuru III (2nd time)     (s.a.)
1996 - 1997                Disputed Succession

Banda Ahenkro

Rulers (title Omanhene)
1997 - 1999                Nana Sakyame Sen-Apem II           (b. 1969 - d. 2001)
1997 -                     Nana Osabarima Okokyeredom
                             Kwadwo Sito I                    (b. 1955)

Banda Dorbour

Ruler (title Omanhene)
1997 -                      Nana Tolee Kojo Donkor

1500                       Agona state founded.
1620                       State renamed Denkyira.
1701                       Denkyira defeated by Asanteman, becomes tributary.

Rulers (title Denkyirahene)
1620 - 1624                Mumunumfi
                             (had been Agonahene from 1588)
1624 - 1637                Werempe Ampem
1637 - 1695                Boa Amponsem I
1695 - 1701                Ntim Gyakari
1701 - 1702                Boado Ahafo Berempon
1702 - 1712                Kyei Akobeng
1712 - 1720                Amoako Atta Panyin
1720 - 1725                Gyan Badu
1725 - 1770                Amoako Atta Kuma
1770 - 1793                Amoako Atta Yiadom (f)
1793 - 1813                Owusu Bori I
1813 - 1851                Kwadwo Tibu I
1851 - 1859                Kwakye Fram
1859 - 1869                Kwesi Kyei I
1870 - 1875                Boa Amponsem II
1875 - 1910                Nkwantabisa I
1910 - 1912                Kwesi Kyei II
1912 - 1918                Nkwantabisa II
1919 - 1930                Kwadwo Tibu II
1931 - 1941                Nkwantabisa III
1942 - 1953                Owusu Bori II
May 1954?                  Nana Kojo Odei -Regent
1955 -                     Odeefuo Boa Amponsem III

c.1600                     Dwaben state (sometimes recorded as Juaben) founded,
                             usually under Asante sovereignty.
1874 - 1876                Independent of Asanteman.

Rulers (title Dwabenhene)
1670 - 1715                Nana Adarkwa Yiadom
1715 - 1730                Nana Osei Hwedie
1730 - c.1826              ....
c.1826 - 1838              Kwasi Boaten
1838 - 1840                Kofi Boaten
1838 - 1846                Ama Serwah (f)
1846 - 18..                Afrakome II Panyin (f)
18.. - 18..                Akua Saponmaa (f)
18.. - 1876                Asafo Agyei                        (d. 1885)
1876 - 1906                Yaw Sapon I
1906 - 1933                Nana Kofi Serebour I
1936 - 1940                Nana Yiadom II (1st time)          (d. 1959)
1940 - 1945                Regency?
1945 - 1959                Nana Yiadom II (2nd time)          (s.a.)
Apr 1959 - 1959?           Nana Juaben Serwah II (f)
1959 - 10 Aug 1971         Okyerefuo Yar Sapon II             (d. 1971)
10 Aug 1971 -              Nana Otuo Serebour II              (b. 1945)

Effutu (Simpa)

c.1400                     Simpa kingdom (called in colonial times
                             Winneba) founded.
....                       Renamed Effutu.

Rulers (title Omanhene)
1666 - 1712                Ghartey I  
1712 - 1749                Bortse Komfo Amu  
1750 - 1784                Ghartey II     
1784 - 1815                Ayireba Gyateh   
1815 - 1816                Bondzie Quaye (1st time)
1817 - 1820                Ghartey III (1st time)
1820 - 1828                Bondzie Quaye (2nd time)
1828 - 1857                Ghartey III (2nd time)
1858 - 1872                Henry Acquah I
1872 - 1897                Robert J. Kwame Gyateh             (b. 1820 - d. 1897)
                             Akyeampong Ghartey IV (Gyateh Kuma) 
1898 - 1909                George Acquah II (1st time)
1909 - 1914                Regency
1914 - 1916                George Acquah II (2nd time)
1916 - 1919                Regency
1919 - 1941                Ayirebe Acquah III (1st time)
1941 - 1946                Regency
1946                       Ayirebe Acquah III (2nd time)
1946 - 1977                Ghartey V  
1977                       Ayirebe Acquah IV (1st time)
1978 - 1985                Bondzie-abe III     
1985 - 1993                Ayirebe Acquah IV (2nd time)
1993                       Ayirebe Acquah V
1993 - 1994                Ghartey VI  
1994 - 1996                Regency
1996 -                     Neenyi Ghartey VII

Gomoa

....                       Divided into Gomoa Ajumako and Gomoa Assin.

Rulers (title Omanhene)
c.1868                     Ortabil

Gomoa Ajumako

Rulers (title Omanhene)
19.. - 1998                Nana Okutupong Apata Kofi IV  
1998 - 14 Feb 2008         Nana Okatakyi Nyanful Krampah X    (b. 1944 - d. 2008)
Mar 2008 -                 Nana Obrempon Nyanful Krampah XI   (b. 1972)

Gomoa Assim
 
Rulers (title Omanhene)
c.1999                     Nana Okatakyi Ahunaku Acquah I
.... -                     Obirifo Ahunako Ahor Ankobea II

c.1450                     Gyaaman state, also called Bonduku or Abron kingdom,
                             founded (partly situated in contemporary Côte d'Ivoire).

Rulers (title Gyaamanhene, also styled Bronhene)
.... - c.1701              Kosounou  
1701 - 1720                Biri Kofi Panyin
1720 - 1746                Abo Kofi
1746 - 1760                Kofi Sono
1760 - 1790                Agyeman
1790 - 1810                Biri Kofi Kadyo
1810 - 1820                Kwadwo Adinkra Kadyo
1820 - 1830                Fofie
1830 - 1850                Kwasi Yeboa
1850 - 1895                Kwadwo Agyeman I (1st time)
1895 - 1898                the Imam of Bonduku
1898                       Kwadwo Agyeman I (2nd time)
1898 - 1902                Kwadwo Yeboa
1902 - 1904                Amenyina
1904 - 1922                Ten Dati
1922 -  9 May 1942         Nana Kwadwo Agyeman II (1st time)
 9 May 1942 - 28 Jun 1942  Kofi Yeboa
28 Jun 1942 - Dec 1942     Kofi Tarh
Dec 1942 - 1944            Nana Kwadwo Agyeman II (2nd time)
1944 - 1957                Kwame Adinkra                      (d. 1963)
1957 - 10 Aug 1992         Kofi Yeboua                        (d. 1992) 
1992 - 1994                Regency?
1994 -                     Adjoumani Kouassi Adingra
                             (king without a Stool)   
2003 -                     Kouassi Appiah I
                             (prince without title, but with a Stool)

Kumawu

Rulers (title Kumawuhene)
c.1900 - 1935?             Nana Kwame Afram
c.1951                     Nana Otuo Akyeampong
19.. - 1972                Nana Barima Otuo Acheampong I     (d. 1972)
1973 - 11 Jul 2007         Nana Barima Asumadu Sakyi II      (b. 1941 - d. 2007)
11 Jul 2007 -              Regency

Mampong

c.1600                     State founded

Rulers (title Mamponghene)
16.. - c.1697              Nana Boahene Anantuo              (d. c.1697)
c.1697 - c.1717            Nana Akuamoa Panin
c.1717                     Nana Amaniampong II
c.1764                     Nana Safo Katanka
c.1774                     Nana Kwabena Dwomo
c.1777                     Nana Atakora Kwame
.... - ....                Nana Sekyere I
.... - ....                ....
.... - ....                Nana Bonsu I
c.1898                     Nana Owusu Sekyere II
.... - 1987                Nana Kwaku Dua                     (d. 1987)
1987 - 1992                Nana Akuamoa Boaten Ababio
1992 -                     Nana Osei Bonsu II                 (b. 1939) 

c.1735                     State founded.

Paramount Chiefs
.... - ....                Madja (1st ruler)
.... - ....                Late Odoi
.... - ....                Akwe Tetteh Yome
.... - ....                Netenor
.... - ....                Ba Asare I
.... - ....                Nanote Asare
.... - ....                Okremeno Kremeno
.... - ....                Ziome
.... - ....                Ba Asare II
.... - ....                Sinai
.... - ....                Odamkoto
.... - ....                Tsakate
.... - ....                Aniapima
Rulers (title Konor)
18.. - 1835                Muala Okumsra
1835 - 1867                Odonkor Azu                        (d. 1867)
1867 - 1892                Abiatse Sakitey I                  (d. 1892)
1892 - 1939                Sir Emmanuel Mate Kole I           (b. 1860 - d. 1939)
1939 - 1990                Frederick Azu Mate Kole II         (b. 1910 - d. 1990)
1990 - 1999                Ologo VI of Yilo Krobo -Regent  
Feb 1998 -                 Sakitey II

New Dwaben

1879                       New Dwaben (sometimes recorded as New Juaben), splits
                             from Dwaben.

Rulers (title Dwabenhene)
1879 - 1913                Nana Asafu Boateng               (d. 1931)
1913 - 1930                Nana Kwaku Boateng I
1930 - 1936                Nana Osei Hwedie
1936 - 1940                Nana Adarkwa Yiadom (1st time)
1940 - 1945                Nana Yaw Sarpong
1945 - 19..                Nana Adarkwa Yiadom (2nd time)
19.. - 1962                Nana Akrasi
1962 - 1990                Nana Daasebre Kwaku Boateng II
1990 - 1992                Regency
1992 -                     Nana Daasebre Oti Boateng

Sefwi 

.... - 1720                Sefwi kingdom           

Rulers
.... - ....                Ebiri Moro
1668 - 1680's              Obumankrom
1691 - 1720                Nkoa I  

Sefwi-Wiawso  

1720                       State founded.

Rulers (title Omanhene)
1720 - 1790                Nana Nkuah Okomdom  I
1790 - 1845                Nana Aduhene I Kogywabour
1845 - 1885                Nana Kwaku Kye
1885 - 1892                Nana Kwaku Nkuah Kaa
1892 - 1900                Nana Kwasi Ata Gyebi I
1900 - 1932                Nana Kwame Tano I
1932 - 1935                Nana Kwame Tano II               (d. 1959)
1935 - 1945                Nana Kwame Nkuah
1945 - 1952                Nana Kofi Ahinkorah
1952 - 1996                Nana Kwadwo Aduhene II
1997 - 2007                Nana Nkuah Okomdom II
c.2007 -                   Nana Ntado III (Tano III)

Sekondi

Rulers (title Omanhene)
.... - 1882                Nana Segu Winwah I               (d. 1882)
1882 - 1891                Nana Kwamina Ainasie I (Anasie)  
1891 - 1903                Nana Quow Johnfia 
1904 - 1920                Nana Kwamina Ainasie II          (d. 1920)
1920 - 1925                Nana Segu Winwah II 
1926 - 1937                Nana Bekyire Yankeh II           (d. 1939)
1937 - 1943                Regency 
1943 - 1947                Nana Atta Anasie III 
1947 - 1972                Nana Anasie IV                   (d. 1972)
1972 - 1975                Nana Ainasie V (1st time)        (b. 1923 - d. 2003)
1975 - 1985                Regency  
1985 - 2003                Nana Ewua Duku II (2nd time)     (s.a.)
                             (former Ainasie V)
2003 -                     Nana Tsetse Apou II -Regent

Wassa-Fiase

Rulers (title Omanhene)
.... - 1994                ....
1994 - 2002                Nana Odeneho Akrofa Krukoko II  
23 Apr 2002 -              Nana Osagyefo Kwamena Ennimil VI

Wassa-Amenfi

1914                       Split from Wassa Fiase.

Rulers (title Omanhene)
1914 - c.1985              ....
bf.1985 -                  Nana Kasapreko Kwame Bassanyin III  

Wenchi

Rulers (title Wenchihene [also Omanhene])
1944 - 1949                Nana Odikro Kwasi Acheampong
1949 - 1958                Nana Kusi Appea (1st time)
1958 - 1966                Nana Frema Tartuo II
1966                       Nana Osagyefo Ampem Abrefa         (b. 1903 - d. 2004)
                             Mbore Bediatuo VI (1st time)
1966 - 1973                Nana Kusi Appea (2nd time)
1973 - 1976                Regency
1976 - 2004                Nana Osagyefo Ampem Abrefa         (s.a.)
                             Mbore Bediatuo VI (2nd time)
2004 - 2006                Regency
12 Jun 2006 -  7 Nov 2011  Nana Abrefa Kwadwo Nketia VII      (b. 1936)
 7 Nov 2011 -              Regency

Western Nzima
 
Rulers (title Omanhene)
c.1832 - 1848              Nana Kwaku Ackah                   (d. 1851)
1848? - 1893               ....
1893 - 1919                Nana Aka Ayima Beyin II            (d. af.1919)
c.1919 - 1920's            Nana Amakye I 
1920's - 1938              Nana Awulae Annor Adjaye I         (d. 1938)
1938 - 1949                Nana Awulae Annor Adjaye II        (d. 1989)
                             (1st time)
1949 - c.1957              Nana Amakye II
c.1957 - c.1980            Nana Amakye III
c.1980 - 1989              Nana Awulae Annor Adjaye II        (s.a.)
                             (2nd time)  
1990 -                     Nana Awulae Annor Adjaye III

Yilo Krobo

c.1735                     State founded.

Rulers (title Paramount chief to ... then, Konor)
.... - ....                Saki [1st ruler]
.... - ....                Padi Oketeku
.... - ....                Dawute
.... - ....                Dawunor Amponsa
.... - ....                Narhkitse Atiapa
.... - c.1836              Ashong Odjam                        (d. c.1836)
c.1836 - 1869              Ologo I Patu
1869 - 1874                Noi Aboba Sasraku
1874 - 1876                Vacant
1876 - 1908                Tetteh Akrobetto I
1908 - 1917                Godfried Kofi Ologo II
1917 - 1918                Tetteh Kole Ologo III -Regent
1918                       Kewsi Donkor Akrobetto II
1918 - 1920                Vacant
1920 - 1925                Tetteh Ologo IV
1925 - 1927                Nuer Ologo V (1st time)
1927 - 1930                Vacant
1930                       Tettey Korley -Regent
1930 - 1955                Nuer Ologo V (2nd time)
1955 - 1977                Padi Oketeku Akrobetto III         (d. 1977)
1977 - 1978                Regency
1978 -  7 May 2009         Kpetekple Narh Dawutey             (b. 1937 - d. 2009)
                             Ologo VI  
 7 May 2009 -              Osayem Tetteh Odonkor Tuumeh -Regent

1409                       Dagbong state (called Dagomba by others) founded.
c.1680 - 1874              Subjected by the Asanteman Confederation.
1896                       British protectorate.

Rulers (title Yan' Naa)
1699 - 1714                Zangyina
1714 - 1729                Andan' Sighle "Bangumanga"
1729 - 1744                Djingle
1744 - 1759                Gareba
1759 - 1774                Ziblim Saa
1774 - 1789                Ziblim Bandamda
1789 - 1804                Andani I Djangbarga
1804 - 1819                Mahama I "Korgu"
1819 - 1834                Ziblim Kulunku (Ziblim bla)
1834 - 1849                Sumani Zwole
1849 - 1864                Yakuba I
1864 - 1876                Abdulai I
1876 - 1899                Andani II
1899                       Darimani
1899 - 1917                Alasan' Tiparga
1917 - 1938                Abdulai II
1938 -  6 Feb 1948         Mahama II
1948 - 1953                Mahama III bla
1953 - 1967                Abdulai III
1968 - 1969                Andani III
12 Sep 1969 - 1974         Abdulai IV
1974 - 27 Mar 2002         Yakuba II                          (b. c.1951 - d. 2002)
Apr 2006 -                 Abdulai Andani -Regent             (b. 1955?)

c.1600                     Ngbanya clan, originally from Songhay (in Mali), invades
                             and establishes a settlement (initial history obscure).
1675                       Gonja paramount ruler (Yagbongwura) established.

Rulers (title Yagbongwura)
1675 - 1697                Sumaila Ndewura Jakpa
1698 - 1709                Sulemana Jakpa (in rebellion)
1698 - 1699                Lanyon -Regent
1699 - 25 May 1709         Abbas                              (b. 16.. - d. 1709)
                            (ruled without the Yagbongwura title to Feb 1709)
1709 - 1712                Mahama Labayiru                    (d. 1712)
1712 - ....                Bur' Lanyon (was regent in 1712)
.... - ....                Kankanga
.... - ....                Safu
.... - ....                Kali
.... - 1858                Jakpa
1858 - 1873                Nyantachi
1873 - 18..                Jiau
18.. - 18..                Kpirku
18.. - 1891                Kurbang                            (d. 1891)
1891 - 1896                Vacant
1896 - 1907                Pontomprong
1907 - 1909                Vacant
1909 - 1937                Dangbonga
1937 - 1942                Banbanga
1942                       Singbing Lanyon
1942 - 1975                Ewuntoma
1975 - 1982                Kurabaso
1983 - 26 Jan 1987         Timu                               (d. 1987)
1987 - 1990                Kanyiti
1990 - 1992                Bi-Awuribi
1992 - 1993                Ale Adengi Tikpiri
 7 Dec 1993 - 1999         Bore Nyinche                   
1999 -  1 Jan 2010         Bawah Abudu Doshie                 (d. 2010)
22 Jan 2010 -              Sulemana Amanfo Jakpa I            (b. 1935)

c.1450                     Mamprusi or Dagbamba state founded.

Rulers (title Nayiiri, also styled Mampurugu Naa)
1688 - 1742                Atabia Zontuua
1742 - 17..                Yamusa Jeringa
17.. - 17..                Mahaman Kurugu
17.. - 17..                Sulimani Apisi
17.. - 17..                Haruna Bono
17.. - 17..                Andani Yahaya
17.. - 1790                Mahama Kuluguba
1790 - 1830                Salifu Saatankugri
1830 - 1833                Abdurahamani Dambono
                            (Dahmani Gyambongo)
1833 - 1850                Dawura Nyongo
1850 - 1864                Azabu Pagri
1864 - 1901                Yamusa Barga
1902 - 1905                Sulimanu Sigri
1906 - 1909                Ziniya Zore Abduru
1909 - 1915                Mahama Wubuga
1915 - 1933                Mahama Waafu
1934 - 1943                Badimsuguru Zulim
1943                       Salifu Salemu
1943 - 1947                Abudu Soro Kobulga
1947 - 1966                Abdulai Sheriga
1967 - 1985                Adam Badimsuguru Bongu
1986 - 1987                Sulemana Salifu Saa
1987 - 2003                Gamni Mohamadu Abdulai
 4 Jan 2004 -              Bohagu Mahami Abdulai Sheriga

Rulers (title Bimbilla Naa)
18.. - 1896                Abalsi
1896 - 1909                Salifu I (1st time)                (d. 1929)  
1909 - 1917                Harruna
1917 - 1929                Salifu I (2nd time)                (s.a.)
1930 - 1945                Kuntumasa
1945 - 1957                Natogmah
1957 - 1959                Regency
1959 - 1981                Dasana Abdulai
1981 - 1983                Regency
1983 - Sep 1999            Abarika Atta                       (b. 1910 - d. 1999)
1999 - 2003                Regency
2003 -                     Dawuni Salifu II  

Rulers (title Naa)
.... - ....                Saliya I               
16.. - 16..                Gura               
1680 - 1696                Pelepuo I            
.... - ....                Kpasa              
.... - ....                Na Djare               
.... - ....                Yijisi
.... - ....                Djonyusi
.... - ....                Saka
.... - ....                Kunjokun
.... - ....                Danduni
.... - ....                Fijolina
.... - ....                Buntigsu
.... - ....                Sadja
.... - 18..                Pelepuo II                         (d. c.1840's)
18.. - 18..                Jinsun
18.. - 18..                Sobuun
18.. - 18..                Bondiri I
18.. - 18..                Gangume
18.. - 18..                Bachigme
18.. - 18..                Daibayiyege
18.. - 18..                Saliya II
18.. - 18..                Yaslogero
18.. - 18..                Bakyigime
18.. - 1887                Balannoya 
1887 - 1888                Mahama Fua                         (d. 1888)
1888 - Sep 1898            Seidu I Takoro
1898 - 1908                Momori Tangile 
1908 - 1920                Dangana Takuma
1920                       Borduba
1920 - 1935                Pelepuo III
1936 - 1943                Hamidu Bomi
1943 - 1949                Sumaila
1949 - 1953                Mumuni Koray                       (b. c.1900 - d. 1953)
1953 - 1961                Seidu II                           (b. 1931 - d. 1961)
1961 - 1978                Sidiki Bomi                        (d. 1978)
1978 - 10 Apr 1981         Vacant, in dispute
10 Apr 1981 - 28 Jul 1982  Yakubu Seidu Soale II (1st time)   (b. 1925 - d. 2006)
28 Jul 1982 - 29 Aug 1985  Vacant, in dispute
29 Aug 1985 - 16 Jan 1998  Momori Bondiri II                  (d. 1998)
16 Jan 1998 - 2001         Vacant
2001 -  4 Sep 2006         Yakubu Seidu Soale II (2nd time)   (s.a.)
 4 Sep 2006 - 21 Jan 2010  Vacant
21 Jan 2010 -              Fuseini Seidu Pelepuo IV

c.1650                     Anlo state founded.

Rulers (title Awoamefia)
c.1650 - ....              Togbui Sri I 
.... - ....                Togbui Adeladza I
.... - ....                Togbui Zanyedor
.... - ....                Togbui Akortsui
.... - ....                Togbui Nditsi
.... - ....                Togbui Azamu (Acoli Nguña) 
.... - ....                Togbui Agordormatu 
.... - ....                Togbui Agorleha
.... - 1780                Togbui Axorlu Nunya                 (d. 1780)
1780 - 1783                Togbui Atsa 
1783 - 1810                Togbui Atsasa (regent to 1784)
1810 - 1878                Togbui Letsa Gbagba  
1878 - 22 Jan 1906         Togbui Amedor Kpengla               (d. 1906)
22 Jan 1906 - 20 Jul 1907  Togbui Kugbeagbo Katsruku (acting)
30 Jul 1907 -  6 May 1956  Togbui Sri II                       (d. 1956)
 6 May 1956 - 15 Dec 1967  Togbui Abiwu (acting)
15 Dec 1957 - 27 Aug 1997  Togbui Adeladza II                  (d. 1997)
27 Aug 1997 - 1999         Togbui Agbesi Nyaho Tamakole IV
                             (acting)
1999 - 21 Feb 2011         Togbui Agbesi Ausu II (acting)
21 Feb 2011 -              Togbui Sri III

Asogli

Paramount Chiefs (title Agbogbomefia)
.... - ....                Togbe Afede I
.... - ....                Togbe Ati Akporsor (Afede II)
.... - ....                Togbe Afede Agbonyoe (Afede III)
.... - ....                Togbe Afede IV
.... - ....                Togbe Afede Korwu (Afede V)
.... - ....                Togbe Afede Nkudze (Afede VI)
.... - ....                Togbe Afede Adi (Afede VII)
.... - ....                Togbe Afede Koko (Afede VIII)
.... - ....                Togbe Afede Akpo (Afede IX)
.... - ....                Togbe Afede Kwame (Afede X)
.... - 1904/05             Togbe Fia Kodzo Akpo (Afede XI)    (d. 1904/5)
1905 - 1948                Togbe Aogbe Korsi (Afede XII)      (d. 1948)
22 Feb 1952 - 25 Jun 2001  Togbe Afede Asor II (Afede XIII)   (b. 1927 - d. 2001)
2001 - 2003                Togbe Kasa III -Regent
2003 -                     Togbe Afede XIV                    (b. 1957)

Kpando

Rulers (title Fiaga)
.... - ....                Togbe Asianu [1st ruler]
.... - ....                Togbe Asianu Deji
.... - ....                Togbe Aja Ga
.... - ....                Togbe Bisiaku
.... - ....                Togbe Dra
.... - c.1850              Togbe Dagadu I                     (d. c.1850)
c.1850 - 1897              Togbe Nyavor Dagadu II
1897 - 1911                Togbe Dagadu III (1st time)
1911 - 1915                Vacant
1915 - 1924                Togbe Dagadu III (2nd time)
1925 - 19..                Togbe Dagadu IV
19.. - 19..                Togbe Dagadu V   
19.. - 1992                Togbe Dagadu VI   
1992 - 2006                Togbe Bulla Dagadu VII             (b. 1940 - d. 2006)
2006 - 2008                Regency
23 May 2008 -              Togbe Okpekpewuokpe Dagadu VIII    (b. 1948)

1833                       Peki, or Krepi, state founded.

Rulers (title Fia, also styled Deiga)
1833 - 18..                Kwadjo Dei I
18.. - 1850                Kwadjo Dei II 
1850 - 1860                Kwadjo Dei III 
1860 - 1869                Kwadjo Dei IV
1869 - 1879                Kwadjo Dei V
1879 -  7 Feb 1901         Kwadjo Dei VI 
1901 - 1910                Kwadjo Dei VII 
18 Jun 1910 - 12 Jul 1917  Kwadjo Dei VIII 
18 Aug 1917 - 22 Oct 1921  Kwadjo Dei IX
16 Nov 1921 - 1960?        Kwadjo Dei X 
1962 -                     Kwadjo Dei XI

Dzogbefeme
 
Chiefs
c.1755 - ....              Osiama
.... - ....                Atsrokoe
.... - c.1870              Adolo
1870 - 1903                Odjagba-Tetteh I
1903 - 1936                Regency
1936 - 1968                Odjagba-Tetteh II
1968 - 1970                Regency
1970 -                     Odjagba-Tetteh III

Likpe
 
Paramount Chiefs (title Otekple) 
.... - 1927                Nana Soglio Allo I 
1927 - 1932                Regency  
1932 - 1955                Nana Boke Akototse III             (d. 1955)
1955 - 1959                Regency  
1959 - 1960                Nana Soglio Allo II                (d. 1960)
1960 - 1995                Nana Soglio Allo III               (d. 1995)
1995 -                     Nana Soglio Allo IV                (b. 1958)