The calling

Fifteen years in banking, a lifetime of service

Professional beginnings

A career in banking advisory

Togbe Edzeani V built a professional career as a Banking Consultant, a role he held for more than fifteen years.

International experience

Advisory work across four continents

His work took him across Europe, Asia, the Americas and Africa, providing advisory services to international firms and exposing him to different cultures, institutions and approaches to development.

Education

Master’s degrees from Central University and the University of Ghana

His academic grounding — two Master’s degrees — has shaped the way he approaches institutions, communities and development.

Community & philanthropy

Supporting communities across Ghana

Through his non-governmental organisation and various charitable initiatives, he has supported individuals and communities across Ghana — work that continues alongside his new responsibilities.

The call to traditional leadership

“A responsibility I accept with humility”

“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

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Enstoolment as Togbe Edzeani V

Formally installed as Divisional Chief of Fodome Amele by the Fodome Traditional Council, under the leadership of the Paramount Chief, Togbega Gbedegbleme Akpatsa II, at the White House, Fodome Amele. The ceremony was attended by distinguished chiefs and queen mothers, and a delegation from Abutia led by Togbega Kodzo Gidi, Paramount Chief of Abutia. See the full story of the installation →

A living tradition

The Stool Cleaning Rites

A cherished custom handed down through generations, honoured by the presence of Togbega Gbedegbleme Akpatsa II and the elders and chiefs of the Fodome Traditional Council. View the rites →

The work begins

“I will serve with purpose”

“I accept this responsibility with humility. I embrace it with conviction. And I will serve with purpose.” His commitments for Fodome Amele continue today. Read the vision →

Meaningful progress is never the work of one person alone. Four commitments guide this work.

01

Living conditions

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

Ongoing commitment
02

Youth opportunity

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

Ongoing commitment
03

Community development

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

Ongoing commitment
04

Environmental sustainability

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

Ongoing commitment

Peace · Unity · Love · Dignity · Development

What comes next

From vision to projects

As initiatives take shape under each of these four commitments, they will be documented here as individual projects — with updates, photographs and progress reported from the Office.

No projects have been published yet. This space is ready for the first to be added.

The enstoolment

The day the stool was occupied

The enstoolment and coronation, and the ceremonies that followed, are recorded in Activities & Events.

Read about the enstoolment   All events

Togbe Edzeani V, Dufia of Fodome Amele and Divisional Chief of the Fodome Traditional Area, holding a ceremonial sword. Banner reads Preserving our heritage, Serving our people, Building our future.