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Ghana Traditional polities


Note: This record of a selection of polities is in four 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, 1868-73, to organize the Fante states into a Fanti Confederation. 
(C) The Northern states. (D) The Ewe states, partially in Togo.

Gã  (Nkran)

1510                       Gã (or Nkran) state founded. 

Rulers (title Gã Mantse)
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 
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 
1947 - 1948                Vacant 
1948 - 1960?               Nii Takye Kome II
1965 - 13 Jul 2005         Nii Amugi II                       (b. 1940 - d. 2005)
13 Jul 2005 - 11 Jun 2006  Vacant
11 Jun 2006 -              Takye Tawia III                    (b. 1942?)



Akan States

Fanti Confederation

1868                       Fante states join in a U.K.-sponsored Fanti Confederation;
                             members according to the "constitution of Mankessim" of 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
1869 - 18 Nov 1871         Gyateh Kuma (R.J. Ghartey)         (b. c.1820 - d. 1897)
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


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              (d. 2005)


Akuapem

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


Akuapem Okere

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


Akuapem Anafo

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

 

Akuapem Guan

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


Akwamu

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


Akyem Abuakwa

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)


Akyem Bosume

Rulers (title Bosumehene)
1818?                      Nana Koragye Ampaw
1960?                      Nana Oware Agyekum II


Akyem Kotoku

bf.1700                    Akyem Kotoku state founded.

Rulers (title Kotokuhene)
.... - 1717                Nana Ofosu Aprenten
1733?                      Nana Frempong Manso I
.... - 1814                Nana Kwakye Adeyefe
1824 - 1825                Nana Afrifa Akwada
1825 - 1867                Nana Agyeman
1867 - Sep 1927            Nana Attafua
1948 - 1960?               Nana Frempong Manso III
19.. - Jun 1998            Okofrobour Agyeman Attafua         (d. 1998)
Jun 1999 -                 Oseadeeyo Frempong Manso IV        (b. 1956?)


Asanteman (Asante/Ashanti)
 
Ashanti flag
                    Ashanti Flag
 
Ashanti flag
    From Jan 1957 Ashanti Flag Alternate
 
Capital: Kumasi
Population: N/A

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
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)
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)


Assin Apimenem

Rulers (title Omanhene)
1805?                      Amo Adae
1960?                      Kwame Nkyi XI
1994? -                    Kwame Nkyi XII


Assin Atadanso

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.)


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


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 - 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


Dwaben

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

Rulers (title Dwabenhene)
.... - 1838                Kwasi Boaten
1838                       Kofi Boaten
1838 - 1846                Ama Serwah (f)
1846 - 18..                .... (f)
18.. - 1876                Asafo Agyei
1876 - ....                Yaw Sapon I
.... - 1959                ....
Apr 1959 - 19..            Nana Juaben Serwah II (f)
19.. - 10 Aug 1971         Yaw Sapon II                     (d. 1971)
10 Aug 1971 -              Nana Otuo Serebour II            (b. 1945)


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)
.... - 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 (1st time)
1895 - 1898                the Imam of Bonduku
1898                       Kwadwo Agyeman (2nd time)
1898 - 1902                Kwadwo Yeboa
1902 - 1904                Amenyina
1904 - 19..                Ten Dati
1922 -  9 May 1942         Nana Kwadwo Agyeman (1st time)
 9 May 1942 - 28 Jun 1942  Kofi Yeboa
28 Jun 1942 - Dec 1942     Kofi Tarh
Dec 1942 - 1944            Nana Kwadwo Agyeman (2nd time)
1944 -  1 Jan 1963         Kwame Adinkra                      (d. 1963)


Manya Krobo

c.1500                     Manya Krobo state founded.

Rulers (title Konor)
1835 - 1867                Odonkor Azu                        (d. 1867)
1867 - 1892                Sakitey I
1892 - 1939                Sir Emmanuel Mate Kole I           (b. 1860 - d. 1939)
1939 - 1990                Mate Kole II                       (b. 1910 - d. 1990)
1990 - 199.                Vacant
199. - 1999                Kpeteple Narh Dawutey VI
1999 -                     Sakitey II



Northern States

Dagomba  (Dagbong)

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?)


Gonja

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 - 1698                Sumaila Ndewura Jakpa
1698                       Limu
1698 - 1709                Sulemana Jakpa (in rebellion)
1698 - 1699                Lanyon (was regent in 1698)
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
1912 - 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 - 2000         Bore Nyinche                       (d. 2000)
2000 -                     Bawah Abudu Doshie


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 -                     Gamni Mohamadu Abdulai


Nanumba

Rulers (title Bimbilla Naa)
.... - ....                Kuntumasa
.... - ....                Dasana Abdulai
... - Sep 1999             Abarika Atta                       (b. 1910 - d. 1999)


Wa

Rulers (title Naa)
.... - ....                Sorliya
.... - ....                Pkasa
.... - ....                Gyonyose
.... - ....                Jare
.... - ....                Pelepuo
.... - ....                Sagye
.... - ....                Dandum
.... - ....                Kunlugi
.... - ....                Sobu
.... - ....                Gyisono
.... - ....                Kunzoku
.... - ....                Bonteho
.... - ....                Fejole
.... - ....                Nwankuri
.... - ....                Bondiri
.... - ....                Banoe
.... - ....                Yaslogero
.... - ....                Bakyigime
.... - ....                Bayiyene
.... - ....                Mdfuo
.... - 1896                Sedu Takoro
1896 - 1908                ....
1908 - 1918                Dangana Takuma
1918 - 19..                Tanele
19.. - 19..                Borduba
1932?                      Pelepuo
1951?                      Mumuni Koray II
1978 - 16 Jan 1998         Momori Bondiri II                  (d. 1998)
1998 -  4 Sep 2006         Yakubu Seidu Soale II              (b. 1925? - d. 2006)



Ewe States

Anlo

c.1650                     Anlo state founded.

Rulers (title Awoamefia)
.... - ....                Togbi Azamu (Acoli Nguña) 
.... - ....                Togbi Atsa 
.... - ....                Togbi Agodo 
.... - ....                Togbi Atsasa 
.... - ....                Togbi Hola Muña
1855 - 18..                Togbi Abagba 
1884? - 1907               Togbi Amedor Kpengla
Jul 1907 - 1956            Togbi Sri II
1956 -  1 Aug 1997         Togbi Adeladza II                  (d. 1997)
1997 - 2000                Togbi Agbesi Awusu II (acting)
2000 -                     Patrick Kobla Agboba


Peki  (Krepi)

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





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