Enstooled 13 August 2026 · The White House, Fodome Amele

Togbe Edzeani V

Dufia of Fodome Amele & Divisional Chief of the Fodome Traditional Area

Leadership · Tradition · Transformation

Who he is

A new chapter of traditional leadership in Fodome Amele

Togbe Edzeani V is the Dufia of Fodome Amele and Divisional Chief of the Fodome Traditional Area, installed on 13 August 2026 by the Fodome Traditional Council under the leadership of the Paramount Chief, Togbega Gbedegbleme Akpatsa II. He brings more than fifteen years of banking and international advisory experience to a role rooted in heritage, service and community.

Portrait of Togbe Edzeani V in red headwrap and ceremonial beads
The calling

Before the stool, fifteen years of service

Before this calling, Togbe Edzeani V spent more than 15 years building a professional career as a Banking Consultant, providing advisory services to international firms across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa. Through his philanthropic work, his non-governmental organisation and various charitable initiatives, he has supported individuals and communities across Ghana.

15+Years in banking advisory
4Continents of client work
2Master’s degrees

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The Stool

A responsibility accepted with humility

Fodome Amele holds a special place in Fodome history as its first human settlement. As Togbe Edzeani V, he accepts the responsibility of helping to preserve that heritage while ensuring the community moves confidently into the future.

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Togbe Edzeani V holding the ceremonial horsetail whisk of his office
Fodome Amele

Where the story began

Fodome Amele holds a special place in Fodome history as its first human settlement. Its heritage, traditions and history form an important part of who the Fodome people are.

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Togbe Edzeani V greets His Royal Majesty Togbega Gbedegbleme Akpatsa II, Paramount Chief and President of the Fodome Traditional Council
The vision

To serve Fodome Amele, and contribute meaningfully to its development

Togbe Edzeani V will work with development partners, government institutions, traditional authorities, private-sector organisations and every stakeholder who shares this vision — because meaningful progress is never the work of one person alone.

I.

Living conditions

Improving the everyday living conditions of the people of Fodome Amele, in partnership with development and government institutions.

II.

Youth opportunity

Creating real opportunities for the youth of Fodome Amele to learn, work and build their futures at home.

III.

Community development

Supporting community-led development, in step with chiefs, elders, women, families and the wider Fodome community.

IV.

Environmental sustainability

Promoting environmental sustainability as a foundation for Fodome Amele’s long-term wellbeing.

Peace · Unity · Love · Dignity · Development

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13 August 2026

The day the stool was occupied

Togbe Edzeani V was formally installed as Divisional Chief of Fodome Amele by the Fodome Traditional Council, under the leadership of the Paramount Chief, Togbega Gbedegbleme Akpatsa II. Held at the White House, the installation was a colourful and dignified celebration of tradition, heritage and collective identity, attended by distinguished chiefs and queen mothers, and a delegation from Abutia led by Togbega Kodzo Gidi, Paramount Chief of Abutia.

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Togbe Edzeani V seated in traditional regalia during his installation ceremony, surrounded by chiefs and community members

Togbe Edzeani V during the installation, flanked by chiefs of the Fodome Traditional Council

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A message from Togbe Edzeani V
This is not merely a title. It is a responsibility I accept with humility, conviction and a deep sense of duty to the people and heritage of Fodome Amele.

— Togbe Edzeani V, on his installation

Togbe Edzeani V seated on the ceremonial stool in kente cloth, among the elders of the Fodome Traditional Council

The work begins now.

I accept this responsibility with humility. I embrace it with conviction. And I will serve with purpose.