The Ewe State of Anlo is headed by the Dutor. the traditional political and spiritual leader of the Anlos. The first Dutor, Torgbiga Wenya I was the founder of the Anlo Kingdom and instituted the clan system. He did this purposely for identification through the patrilineal system.
Tenure | Awoamefia (ruler) | Clan | Notes | |
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1468–1504 | Togbi Sri I | Adzovia | Was known as Kponoe before installation as chief by his maternal uncle Togbi Amega Wenya at Notsie.[1] Along with Wenya, led the migration of Ewes from Notsie to the southern Volta area that became Anlo State.[2] | |
1504–1524 | Togbi Adeladza I | Bate | ||
1525–1538 | Togbi Zanyedo I | Adzovia | ||
1540–1568 | Togbi Akotsui I | Bate | ||
1568–1594 | Togbi Nditsi I | Adzovia | ||
1595–1630 | Togbi Adzanu I (Fiayidziehe) | Bate | ||
1631–1660 | Togbi Agodomatu I | Bate | ||
1661–1685 | Togbi Agoleha I | Adzovia | ||
1686–1725 | Togbi Axolu Nunya I | Bate | ||
1726–1776 | Togbi Atsia I | Adzovia | ||
1784–1810 | Togbi Atsiasa I | Adzovia | ||
1810–1840 | Togbi Letsa Gbagba I | Bate | ||
1849–1906 | Togbi Amedor Kpegla I | Bate | ||
1906–1956 | Togbi Sri II | Adzovia | ||
1957–1997 | Togbi Adeladza II | Bate | ||
1997–2011 | Awodada Togbi Agbesi Awusu II (Acting Awoamefia) | Agave | ||
2011–present | Togbi Sri III | Adzovia | Installed February 23, 2011.[3] |