Ghana Traditional polities
Note: This record of a selection of polities
is in five parts. (A) Gã (or Nkran), known by Europeans as
Accra, which became the Gold Coast Colony. (B) The Akan
states, the most prominent of which is the Asanteman
Confederation; this group also includes the protectorate
authority's attempt, 1868-1873, to organize the Fante
states into a Fanti Confederation. (C) The
Northern states. (D) The Ewe states, partially in modern Togo. (E) Trans-Volta (former
British Togoland) area states.
Under the British "indirect" rule the states were
recognized by the British as the Native Authorities with
legal authority of local administration (from 1932 in the
Northern Territories and British Togoland, from 1935 in
Ashanti, from 1944 in the Gold Coast Colony) and taxation
(from 1936). In many cases the status of Native Authority
was exercised by councils of federated rulers (especially
in the Northern Territories and British Togoland). As of
1948 there were 92 Native Authorities in present Ghana and
about 10 of them were councils.
Gã (Nkran)
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 I
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
(b. 18.. - 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. 1940 - d. 2012)
Dec 2012 - 20 Oct 2017
Vacant/disputed
20 Oct 2017 -
Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II
Akan States
Fanti Confederation
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. c.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
James Faustus Amissah
Chairman of the government
1871 -
1873
William Edmund
Davidson
Adanse
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
(b. 19.. - d. 2005)
15 Jul 2005 - 24 Jan 2014 ....
24 Jan 2014
-
Opagyakotwere Bonsra Afriyie II (b.
1950?)
Ahanta
Rulers (title Omanhene)
.... - ....
Nana Entier
.... - ....
Nana Caboceer Boa
.... - c.1826
Nana Baido Bonsu
I
(= Nana Baido Bonsoe I)
c.1826 - Jul 1838
Nana Baido Bonsu
II
(d. 1838)
(= Essua Yankai)
1838 - 1848
abolished by the
Dutch
1848 -
1861
Nana Nta Impim Baido Bonsu
III
1861 -
1874
Nana Kwa Eson Baido Bonsu IV
1874 -
1875
Nana Ba Baido Bonsu V
1875 -
1879
Nana Nta Esoin Baido Bonsu
VI
1879 - Feb 1902
Nana Amanjao Baidu Bonsu
VII
1902 - May
1903
Nana Andoh Kobina Baidu Bonsu
VIII
1903 - 1904
.... (acting)
1904 -
1913
Nana Wia Ashon Baidu Bonsu IX
1913 - 1923
Nana Ahah Manzah Baidu Bonsu X
1923 - 1954
Nana Baidu Bonsu XI
1954 - 31 Jul 1959
.... (acting)
31 Jul 1959 - 1966
Nana Baidu Bonsu XII
1966 - 6 May
1967 ....
(acting)
6 May 1967 -
Nana Baidu Bonsu XIII
(b. 1949)
Akuapem
bf.1700
Akuapem state founded.
8 May
1994
Secession creates Akuapem Okere, Akuapem Anafo,
and Akuapem Guan states leaving the original core
as Akuapem Akropong.
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 - Jul
1836
Nana Addo Dankwa I
(d. 1839)
1837 - 1 Nov
1845
Nana Adum Tokori
Feb 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 - 1974
Nana Kwame Fori II (2nd time)
1974 -
1994
Nana Addo Dankwa III
(b. 1930 - d. 2015)
Rulers of Akuapem Akropong (title Okyenhene)
8 May 1994 - 28 Jul 2015 Nana
Addo Dankwa
III
(s.a.)
2015 - 2020
Nana Osim Kwatia (caretaker)
3 May 2020
-
Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III
(b. 1986)
Akuapem Okere
Rulers (title Adukromhene)
8 May 1994 - 13 Sep 2000 Nana Otutu
Ababio
IV
(b. 1910 - d. 2000)
(Ohene 10 June 1945 - 8 May 1994)
13 Sept 2000 -
2002 Nana
Asare Brempong (acting)
2002 - 31 Jan 2016
Nana Otutu Kono
III
(b. 1944 - d. 2016)
31 Jan 2016 -
2016
Osabarima Opese Konadu II (acting)
2016
-
Nana Osuodumgya Otutu Ababio V
Akuapem Anafo
Ruler (title Aburihene)
8 May 1994
-
Nana Otubour Gyan Kwasi III
Akuapem Guan
Ruler (title Akuapemhene)
8 May 1994 - 15 Sep 2016 Nana Asiedu Okoo
Ababio
III (b.
1955 - d. 2016)
Akwamu
1505
Chief of Twifo-Heman founds Akwamu state.
Rulers (title Akwamuhene)
1699 - 1702
Nana Otumfuo Ansa Sasraku IV (Addo)
1702 -
1725
Nana Otumfuo Akonno Panyin
1725 -
1730
Nana Otumfuo nsa Sasraku V
(= Ansa Kwao)
1730 - 1744
Nana Otumfuo Akonno Kuma -Regent
1744 - 1747
Nana Otumfuo Opoku
Kuma
1747 -
1781
Nana Otumfuo Darko Yaw Panyin
1781 -
1835
Nana Otumfuo Akoto Panyin
1835 -
1866
Nana Otumfuo Dako Yaw Kuma
1866 - 1882
Nana Otumfuo Kwafo
Akoto I
(Okorforboo)
1882 -
1887
Nana Otumfuo Akoto Ababio I
(Kwame Kenseng)
1887 -
1908
Nana Otumfuo Akoto Ababio II
(Okra Akoto)
1909 -
1910
Nana Otumfuo Akoto Kwadwo
(Mensa Wood)
1910 - 1917
Nana Otumfuo Akoto
Ababio III
(Emmi Asare)
1917 - 1921
Nana Otumfuo Ansa
Sasraku V
(Kwabena Dapaa)
1921 - 1937
Nana
Otumfuo Akoto Ababio IV
(Emmi Asare)
1937 - 1992
Nana Otumfuo Kwafo
Akoto II (d. 199.)
(Kwame Ofei)
1992 - 11 Feb 2011 Regent?
11 Feb 2011 -
Nana Otumfuo Otumfuo
Kwafo Akoto III (b. 1967)
(Bernard Aboagye Owiredu)
Akyem Abuakwa
] [Akyem Abuakwa
[Okyeman](Ghana)]](gh-okyeman.jpg)
c.1500
Akyem Abuakwa state founded (also styled Okyeman).
1899 - 1957
British protectorate.
Rulers (title Okyenhene)
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)
(usurper)
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)
Mar 1859 - May
1866 Nana Atta
Obuom
(d. 1866)
May 1866 - 2 Feb 1887
Nana Amoako Atta
I
(b. 1853 - d. 1887)
(14 May 1880 - 8 Jan 1885 in
Lagos exile)
2 Feb 1887 - Feb
1911 Nana Amoako Atta
II
(b. 18.. - d. 1911)
Apr 1911 - 26 Nov 1912
Nana Amoako Atta
III
(d. 1918)
27 Nov 1912 - 21 Aug 1943 Nana
Ofori Atta
I
(b. 1881 - d. 1943)
(from 3 Jun 1927, Nana Sir Ofori
Atta I)
25/27 Sep 1943-13 Jun 1958 Nana Ofori
Atta II (1st time) (b.
1899 - 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.)
Sep 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. 1952)
Akyem Bosume
Rulers (title Bosumehene)
c.1818 - 1830
Nana Korankye Ampaw
1830? - 1831
Nana Ntow I
1831 - 1874
Nana Bosompem Ntow II
1874 - 1917
Nana Kofi Anhenkora (1st
time)
1917 -
1921
Vacant?
1921 - 1923
Nana Kofi Anhenkora (2nd time)
1923 - 21 Nov
1927
Nana Mafo Ahenkora
1927 -
c.1941
Nana Oware Agyekum II (1st time) (d. 1996)
c.1941 -
19..
Nana Abeadzi
19.. - 1996
Nana Oware Agyekum II (2nd time)
(s.a.)
1996 - 27 Oct
1999
Nana Barima Amponsem II -Regent
27 Oct 1999 -
Nana Oware Agyekum III
Akyem Kotoku
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 (1st time) (d. 1741)
1733 -
1734
Regents
- Nana Kwamena Brom
- Nana Gyamakrum
1734 - 1741
Nana
Ampim
(d. 1741)
1741
Nana Frempong Manso I
(2nd time) (s.a.)
1741 - 1742
Nana Karikari Ampaw
1742 - ....
Nana Opoku
c.1800 - 1811
Nana Ata Wusu
Yiakosan
(d. 1811)
1811
Nana Kwaakye Adeyefe
1811 -
1816
Nana Kwadwo Kuma
(usurper)
(d. 1816)
1816 - 1824
Nana Amdako
Panin
(d. 1824)
1825 - 1876
Nana Kofi Agyeman
1876 - Sep
1927
Nana Attafua I
1927 - 1941
Nana Attafua II
1941 - 1948
Nana Frempong Manso II
1948 - 1960?
Nana Frempong Manso III
1960 - 1975
Nana Attafua III
17 May 1975 - 17 Jun 1998 Okofrobour Agyeman
Attafua IV (b. 1931 - d. 1998)
Jan 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)
Asanteman
(Asante/Ashanti)
Asanteman Flag Adopted 1935
|
Ashanti Flag Adopted c.1935
|
bf.1600
Kwaaman state founded.
c.1640
Becomes Kumaseman with founding of Kumase.
1701
Asanteman Confederation established.
27 Aug 1896 - 6 Mar 1957 British
protectorate (from 1 Jan 1902, colony)(see Ashanti
under Ghana).
23 Jun
1900
Confederation dissolved by U.K. protectorate
authorities.
12 Nov
1926
Kumaseman state restored.
31 Jan
1935
Asanteman Confederation restored.
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
Nana Akuamoa Panin -Regent
(d. c.1735)
1720 -
1750
Opoku Ware I "Opoku
Tenten" (b.
c.1700 - d. c.1750)
1750 -
1764
Kusi
Obodom
(d. c.1790)
1764
Nana
Safo Kantanka -Regent
(d. c.1767)
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
Nana Kwabena Dwomo -Regent
(d. c.1880)
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
(b. 1860 - d. 1884)
11 Jun 1884 - Nov 1884
Owusu Koko
(chairman Kumasehyiamu [Council])
Nov 1884 -
1887
Akyampon Panyin
(chairman Kumasehyiamu [Council])
1887 - 26 Mar
1888
Nana Owusu Sekyere II -Regent
(b. 18.. - d. 1916)
26 Mar 1888 - 20 Jan 1896 Kwaku Dua III
Asamu
(b. 1872 - d. 1931)
(in exile from 1896-1924 [in Seychelles
exile 11 Sep 1900 - 11 Nov 1924)
11 Feb 1896 - 23 Jun 1900 Opoku Mensa
(b. 18.. - d. 1900)
(chairman Committee of Administration)
23 Jun 1900 - 12 Nov 1926 Confederation
dissolved
Rulers (title Kumasehene)
12 Nov 1926 - 12 May 1931 Agyeman Prempeh
I
(s.a.)
(= Kwaku Dua III Asamu)
12 May 1931 - 22 Jun 1931 Nana Kwaku Dua
-Regent
(d. 1987)
22 Jun 1931 - 31 Jan 1935 Otumfuo Nana
Osei
Agyeman
(b. 1892 - d. 1970)
Prempeh II
Rulers (title Asantehene)
31 Jan 1935 - 27 May 1970 Otumfuo Nana
Osei
Agyeman
(s.a.)
Prempeh II (from 11 May 1937, Otumfuo
Nana Sir Osei Agyeman Prempeh
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 - d. 2025)
26 Apr 1999
-
Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu
II
(b. 1950)
Assin Apimenem
c.1700
State founded
Rulers (title Omanhene)
c.1805 - ....
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)
Assin Atandaso
Rulers (title Omanhene)
c.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 - d. 2016)
1961 -
1986
....
1986 - 11 Oct 2016
Tibu Asare II
(2nd
time)
(s.a.)
Bono-Tekyiman
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
Denkyira
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 - 1694
Boa Amponsem I
(d. 1694)
1695 -
1701
Ntim Gyakari
(d. 1701)
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
(b. 1920 - d. 2000)
c.May
1954
Nana Kojo Odei -Regent
11 Feb 1955 - 2 Dec 2016 Odeefuo
Boa-Amponsem III
(b. 1923 - d. 2016)
Dwaben
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)
(d. 1999)
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
(d. 1994)
1994 - 1996
Regency
20 Jan 1996 -
Neenyi Ghartey VII
(b. 1957)
Gomoa
....
Divided into Gomoa
Ajumako and Gomoa Assim.
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
.... -
Obrifo Ahunako Ahor Ankobia II
Gyaaman
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 - 1 Jan 1963
Kwame
Adinkra
(d. 1963)
1963 - 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
1882 - 1883
Nana Osie Bonsu I (1st
time) (d. 1930)
c.1896
Nana Kwame Appia Osokye
c.1898 - 1916
Nana Owusu Sekyere II
(d. 1916)
1916 - 28 May 1930
Nana Osie Bonsu I (2nd time)
(s.a.)
1931 -
1935
Nana Kwaku Dua
1935 - 1952
Nana Owusu Sekyere Abunyewa
1952 - 1961
Nana Asofo Kantanta II
1961 -
1967
Nana Kwabena Dwumo II
1967 - 1987
Nana Atakora Amaniampong II
(d. 1987)
1987 - 1996
Nana Akuamoa Boateng Ababio
1996 - 28 Apr 2025
Daasebre Osei
Bonsu II
(b. 1939 - d. 2025)
Manya Krobo
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)
23 Jul 1892 -
1939
Nene Sir Azu Mate Kole I
(b. 1860 - d. 1939)
(=
Emmanuel Mate Kole)
17 Jun 1939 - 15 Mar 1990 Nene
Azu Mate Kole II
(b. 1910 - d. 1990)
(= Frederick Lawer Mate Kole)
1990 - 1999
Interrregnum
Feb 1999
-
Nene Sakite II
New Dwaben
1879
New Dwaben (sometimes
recorded as New Juaben), splits
from Dwaben.
Rulers (title Dwabenhene)
1879 - 1913
Nana Asafu Boateng
(d. 1913)
1913 - 1930
Nana Kwaku Boateng
I
(d. 1930)
1930
.... [Queen Mother](f) -Regent
1930 - 1936
Nana Osei
Hwedie
1936 - 1940
Nana Adarkwa Yiadom (1st
time) (d. c.1962)
1940 - 1945
Nana Yaw Sarpon I
1945 - 19..
Nana Adarkwa Yiadom (2nd
time) (s.a.)
19.. - 1962
Nana Akrasi
(d.
1962)
1962 - 1990
Nana Daasebre Kwaku Boateng II
(d. 1990)
1990 - 1992
Regency
1992 - Aug 2021
Nana Daasebre Oti
Boateng
(b. 1938 - d. 2021)
2 Jun 2022 -
Nana Kwaku Boateng III
(b. 1971)
Oguaa
Rulers (title Omanhene)
1729 - 1770
Nana Brempong Codjo
1770 - 1780
Vacant
1780 - 1793
Nana Aggrey I
1793 - 1794
Nana Botty
1794 - 1800
Nana Aggrey II
1800 - 1814
Nana Aggrey III
1814 - 1851
Nana Joseph Aggrey IV
(b. c.1774 - d. 1851)
1851 - 1856
Nana Egyir Ansah
Jan 1856 - 28 Jan 1856 Nana Kofi Amissa
28 Jan 1856 - 20 Feb 1856 Nana Kweku
Atta
(d. 1856)
12 Mar 1856 - 1865 Nana Kweku
Enu (1st time)
Feb 1865 - 1866
Nana John Aggrey V
1866 - 3 Feb 1868
Nana Kweku Enu (2nd time)
1868 - Jan 1887
Nana Kwesi Atta I
(d. 1887)
1888
Nana Aggrey VI
1888 - 1911
Nana Kodwo Mbra I (= Albert Ogoe)
1911 - 1915
Nana Kodwo Mbra II
19.. - 19..
Nana Aggrey VII
19.. - 19..
Nana Aggrey VIII
1920 - 1933
Nana Kojo Mbra III
(d. 1933)
1933 - 1942
Nana Kojo Mbra IV
1944 - 1948
Nana Kodwo Mbra IV
27 July 1948 - 1996 Nana Kodwo
Mbra V
(d. 1996)
1996
-
Nana Osabarimba Kwesi
Atta II (b. 1940)
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
(b. 1951 - d. 2011)
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
....
Jun 1994 - Apr 2002 Nana
Odeneho Akrofa Krukoko II (b. 1947 - d.
2021)
23 Apr 2002 - Aug 2015 Nana Osagyefo
Kwamena Enimil VI
2022 -
Katakyie Ntsiful Essel V
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 - 21 Jan 2013 ....
(acting)
21 Jan 2013 -
Nana Osagyefo Ampem Anye Amoampong
Tabrako
II
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
Nene Padi Keteku Akrobetu
III (d. 1977)
1977 - 1978
Regency
1978 - 7 May 2009
Kpetekple Narh Dawutey
(b. 1937 - d. 2009)
Ologo VI
7 May 2009 - 2 Jun 2018 Osayem
Nene Tetteh Odorkor (b.
1931? - d. 2018)
Tuumeh I -Regent
2018
-
Nana Korlekuor Adjado III (f) -Regent
Northern States
Dagomba (Dagbon)
1409
Dagbon state (called Dagomba by others) founded.
c.1680 -
1874
Subjected by the Asanteman Confederation.
1889 - 14 Nov
1899
West African Neutral Territory - the Salaga Area
(German: Salaga-
Gebiet) between Gold Coast and
German Togoland considered neutral
territory by U.K. and Germany.
5 Dec 1896 - 14 Aug 1914 Germans occupy the
capital Yendi and eastern Dagomba.
14 Nov 1899 - 14 Aug 1914 Dagomba partitioned
between British Gold Coast and German Togoland.
Rulers (title Ya-Na)
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
(b. 1949 - d. 1988)
1 Jun 1974 - 27 Mar 2002 Yakubu
Andani II
(b. 1945 - d. 2002)
Apr 2006 - 18 Jan 2022 Abdulai Andani
-Regent
(b. 1957)
18 Jan 2019
-
Abukari II Mahama
(b. 1939)
Gonja
c.1564
Ngbanya clan, originally from Songhay (in Mali), invades
and establishes a settlement (initial history obscure).
1675
Gonja paramount ruler (Yagbongwura) established.
16 Dec 1892 -
1896
Civil war.
Rulers (title Yagbongwura)
1675 - 1697
Sumaila Ndewura Jakpa
1697
Lemu
1697 - 1698
Banga
1698
Lanyon -Regent
1698 -
1709
Sulemana Jakpa (in rebellion)
1698 -
1699
Lanyon I (regent 1698)
1699 - 25 May
1709
Abbass
(b. 16.. - d. 1709)
(ruled without the Yagbongwura title to Feb
1709)
1709 -
1712
Mahama
Labayiru
(d. 1712)
1712
Bure Lanyon -Regent
1712 -
....
Bure Lanyon
.... - 1835
Chanchanga (Kankanga)
(d. 1835)
1835 - 1841
Safo (Safu)
1841 - 1844
Kali
(d. 1844)
1844 - 1856
Jakpa II
1856 - 1861
Seidu
Nyantachi
(d. 1873)
1861
Jau
(d. 1861)
1861 - c.1874
Mahama Pirku
1874 - 1886
Danyagri
(d. 1886)
1886 - 1891
Seidu Dushi
Kurbang
(d. 1891)
1891 -
1896
.... -Regent
1896 - 1908
Abudu Pontopron
(d.
1908)
1908
Issaka (died before installation)
1908 - 1909
Lanyon II
1909 - 1912
.... -Regent
1912 -
1937
Mahama Dangbonga
1937 -
1942
Iddi Bambanga
1942
Singbing Soale Lanyon III
1942 -
1975
Awushi Ewurbunyanso
(d. 1975)
1975 - 23 Nov 1982
Abudu Mahama
Kurabaso
(d. 1982)
Feb 1983 - 26 Jun 1987 Adama
Braimah
Timu
(b. 1916 - d. 1987)
1987 -
1990
Joseph Jurong Kanyiti
1990 -
1992
Iddi Jakpa Be-Awuribe
1992 -
1993
Alendengi Tikpir
7 Dec 1993 - 1999
Sarfo
Amantana Borenyinche
(d. 1999)
Jan 2000 - 1 Jan 2010
Bawah Abudu Doshie
(b. 1907? - d. 2010)
22 Jan 2010 -
Tuntumba Sulemana Jakpa Bore Essa
(suspended 20 Sep 2013 - 19 Mar 2014)
Mamprusi (Dagbamba)
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
Nanumba
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 - 31 May 1981
Dasana
Abdulai I
(d. 1981)
1981 - 1983
Regency
1983 - 22 Aug 1999
Abarika
Atta
(b. 1910 - d. 1999)
1999 - 2012
Regency
Mar 2012 - 19 Jun 2014 Andani Dasana
Abdulai II (b.
19.. - d. 2014)
4 Jul 2014
-
Yakubu Andani Dasana II -Regent (b.
1984)
Wa
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
29 Nov 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, in dispute
2001 - 3 Sep 2006
Yakubu Seidu Soale II (2nd time)
(s.a.)
(succession disputed)
4 Dec 2006 - Oct 2012 Alhaji
Issah Seidu III
19 Jan 2007
-
Fuseini Seidu Pelpuo IV
(in opposition to Oct 2012)
Ewe States
Anlo
c.1650
Anlo state founded.
Rulers (title Awoamefia)
c.1650 -
....
Togbui Sri I
.... -
....
Togbui Adeladza I
.... -
....
Togbui Zanyedo
.... -
....
Togbui Akortsui
.... -
....
Togbui Nditsi
.... -
....
Togbui Azamu (Acoli Nguña)
.... -
....
Togbui Agordormatu
.... -
....
Togbui Agorleha
.... - 1780
Togbui Axolu Nunya
(d. 1780)
1780 - 1783
Togbui Atsa
1783 - 1810
Togbui Atiasa
(regent to 1784)
1810 - 1840
Togbui Letsa Gbagba
(d. 1840)
1840 - 1849
Awadada Anlo (acting)
1849 - 22 Jan 1906
Togbui Amedo Kpengla
(d. 1906)
22 Jan 1906 - 20 Jul 1907 Togbui
Kugbeagbo Katsruku (acting)
30 Jul 1907 - 6 May 1956 Togbui Sri
II
(b. 1862 - d. 1956)
6 May 1956 - 15 Dec 1957
Togbui Abiwu (acting)
15 Dec 1957 - 27 Aug 1997 Togbui Adeladza
II
(d. 1997)
27 Aug 1997 - 2000
Togbui Agbesi
Nyaho Tamakole IV (b. 1918 - d.
2001)
(acting)
2000 - 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
4 Oct 2003 -
Togbe Afede XIV
(b. 1957)
Kpando
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Ghana)] [Akpini royal flag
(Kpando, Ghana)]](gh-akpini.png)
1806
Kpando state founded.
Chiefs (title Fia)
1806 - 1836
Togbe Dra
(d. 1836)
1836 - 1869
Togbe Agbeti Dagadu I
(d.
1869)
1870 - 1897
Togbe Nyavor Dagadu II
(d. 1897)
1898 - 14 Mar 1913
Togbe Anku
Dagadu III (1st time) (d. 1925)
(exiled Mar 1913 - 1915)
14 Mar 1913 - 1915
Vacant
1915 - 1925
Togbe Anku Dagadu
III (2nd time) (s.a.)
Paramount chiefs (title Fiaga)
1926 - 1948
Togbe Bulla Dagadu
IV
(d. 1948)
1948 -
1955
Dionisus Yao Nyavor -Regent
1955 - 1967
Togbe Ablenyi Dagadu
V (d.
af.1967)
1967 -
1969
Regency
1969 - 1983
Togbe Agbeteti Dagadu
VI (d. 1983)
1983 -
1992
Regency
1992 - 2006
Togbe Bulla Dagadu
VII (b.
1938 - d. 2006)
2006 - 2016
Togbe
Okpekpewuokpe Dagadu VIII (b. 1948
- d. 2016)
(regent to 11 Jun 2008)
2016 - 2022
Regency
1 Mar 2022 -
Togbe Okpekpewuokpe Dagadu IX
(b. 1986)
Peki (Krepi)
1833
Peki, or Krepi, state founded.
Rulers (title Fia, also styled Deiga)
1833 -
18..
Kwadjo Dei I
18.. -
1850
Kwadjo Dei II
(d. 1850)
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
(d.
1921)
16 Nov 1921 -
1960? Kwadjo
Dei X
8 May 1961 - May 2009
Kwadjo Dei
XI
(b. 1931 - d. 2009)
2009 - 2017
Regency
12 Nov 2017
-
Kwadjo Dei XII
(b. 1954)
Other States
Avatime
Paramount chiefs (title Osie)
.... - ....
Togbe Otuifo Yawa Adja Tekpor I
.... - ....
Togbe Odi Adiafodie Adja
Tekpor II
.... -
....
Togbe Abodor Adja Tekpor III
.... - ....
Togbe Mahuna Adja Tekpor IV
.... - 1958
Togbe Felix Adobor Adja Tekpor
V (d. 1958)
1958 - 2004
Togbe Samuel Kwami Adja Tekpor VI (b.
1927 - d. 2004)
2004 - 29 Aug
2008 Regency
29 Aug 2008
-
Togbe Felix Harrison Kwaduv Adobor (b. 1958)
Adja Tekpor VII
Krachi
Paramount chiefs (title Krachiwura)
c.1870 - 1874
Nana Otebrebe
c.1875 - 1877
Nana Besemunah I
18.. - 1895
Nana Kwabena Tawia (1st
time) (d. af.1913)
1895 - 1897
Nana Okuju Dente
(1st time) (d. 1935)
1897 - 1898
Nana Bedumegya
I
1899 - 1901
Nana Kwabena Obridjow
(Obridgya) I (b. 18.. - d. 1901)
1901 - 1912
Nana Kwasi Neda
1912 - 1913
Nana Kwabena Tawia (2nd
time) (s.a.)
1913 - 1914
Nana Okuju Dente (2nd time)
(s.a.)
1914
Nana
Kwaku Tokuri
1914 - 1935
Nana Okuju
Dente (3rd
time) (s.a.)
1935 - 1946
Nana Yaw Kpebu
1946 - 1963
Nana Kwadwo Mprah Besemunah
II (d. 1963)
1963 - 1966?
Nana Kofi Badumegya II
1966 - 2000
Nana Obridjow
II
(b. 19.. - d. 2000)
10 March 2001
-
Nana Mprah Besemunah III
Likpe
Chief
.... - 1905
Nana Akototse II
Paramount chiefs (title Likpehene)
1905 - 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
(b. c.1920 - d. 1960)
1960 - Jan 1995
Nana Soglio Allo III
(b. 1922 - d. 1995)
1995 -
Nana Soglio
Allo IV
(b. 1958)
Santrokofi
Paramount chiefs (title Santrokofihene)
1890's
Nana Wawa
Dagadu
.... - ....
Nana Ananse
.... - 1927
Nana Danso I
(d.
1927)
1927 - 7 May 1954
Tete Kalai -Regent
(d. 1954)
1954 -
c.1959
Okakple Nana Letsabi I
7 May 1954 -
c.1956 Nana Otitiaku
-Regent
1959 -
1977
Nana Komla Danso II
18 Feb 1977 - 2009
Okaple Nana Letsabi II (1st time) (b. 1955)
c.2009 - 11 Aug 2013 Nana
Otiti Aku III (acting)
12 Aug 2013 -
Okaple Nana Letsabi II (2nd time)
(s.a.)
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