PROFF Origin and Development of Chieftaincy among the ANLO EWE – Prof. Togbi Damadzi IV

Book Summary and Content Written by a renowned retired professor from York University and traditional ruler, the book was launched in Anloga-Dornorgbor on August 3, 2025. It consists of ten chapters that detail the following: Historical Foundations: Migration patterns, settlement history, and the evolution of culture among the Anlo-Ewe. Chieftaincy Evolution: The emergence of chieftaincy within the Dogbo-Anlo-Ewe context and the sociopolitical roles of various clans. Traditional Rites: Detailed descriptions of the processes for enthronement, enstoolment, and the formal installation of chiefs. Scholarly Context: The work integrates lifelong research with data from academic sources like Prof. D. E. K. Amenumey's The Ewe in Precolonial Times and Sandra E. Greene's Sacred Sites and the Colonial Encounter.