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of the river Mono and later crossed the river, penetrating through the forest on the west bank and arrived at Nuatja, a town founded by the advanced group from Ketu, later known as Notsie.
Notsie was walled to protect its people in the many communities living within its walls. Each community with its leader (A Sub Chief). Each of these chiefs ruled and presided over matters concerning his own people and periodically reporting to the supreme King. The clan of Notsie became known as Dogboawo clan. Later after the death of the Supreme King came a dispute over the succession of the throne between Togbi Sri and his step-brothers, Togbi Sri then fled with the stool and join his uncle Amega Ʋenya. A wave of migration began from Notsie which saw a division of the Dogboawo people into three broad groups and founded the states of Be, Togo, Wheta, Anlo, Klikor, Ave, Fenyi Afife, Dzodze, Mafi, Agave, Tavie, Tokoe and Tanyigbe. These three broad groups is what is now known in our modern day as the Right Wing, The Middle Wing and the Left Wing.
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Amega Ʋenya, his nephew Togbi Sri, their families and immediate followers came to constitute the Anlo Kingdom with its capital as Anloga. Other towns founded by their descendants belonging to Anlo Kingdom are Anyako, Seva, Kodzi, Alakple, Atiavi, Asadame, Fiaxo, Tsiame, Atito, Atiteti, Atorkor, Ʋuti, Srogboe, Woe, Tegbi, Keta and Kedzi to name a few.
Now to the modern day, Togbi Nyaho Tamakloe VI, born on November 26, 1962 to Duncan Christian Tamaklo and Ludmilla (Ludy) Quist (First born child of Hammond Quist), Togbi is the last but one child of Duncan Christian Tamaklo (aka Gbidimi) who is the first born son of Christian Cakpo Tamaklo popularly known as “C.C. The Wizard of Figures”. C.C.‘s father is James Kportufe Tamakloe (aka Gbidimi) the first born son of Togbi Nyaho Tamakloe I (18001918). Togbi’s paternal grandmother is Catherine Chapman from Keta and his maternal grandmother is Mansa Blagogee from Anyako. Togbi Nyaho Tamakloe VI is an alumnus of the following schools; St John’s (Boarding) Preparatory, Mfantsipim, Keta Secondary, University of Cape Coast, and University of New Brunswick, Canada. In 1989, Togbi arrived in Botswana and became a teacher. There he met his wife Dr. Sentsetsa Nono Pilane Tamaklo from the great Bakgatla Royal family of Mochudi, Botswana and Pilanesberg, South Africa. Their last child is named lovingly after Togbi’s dad Duncan Tamaklo. Togbi has lived in and travelled extensively through North America, Europe and Africa (Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Zambia, Botswana, Togo, Ghana, Kenya). He loves mentoring, public speaking, reading, soccer, ping pong, scrabble, and mastermind.
In 1991, Togbi Nyaho Tamaklo VI arrived in Canada to pursue his MBA and thereafter became the principal advisor to Chiefs, Mayors, Councillors, Board Directors and Senior Executives. For 13 years, he lived and worked on the Atikameg First Nation Reserve as the Chief Executive Officer. He also served for 4 years as the Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of High Prairie. As a Management and Financial Consultant, Togbi also
Togbi Nyaho Tamakloe VI with his Elders
Togbi Nyaho Tamakloe VI with his Elders worked for; The Alberta Lung Association, University of Alberta, Rio Tinto Diavik Diamond Mines, Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council, Kakeeyaw Oil & Gas, Whitefish Logging and Whitefish Inn.
Additionally, for several years in Canada, Togbi Nyaho Tamaklo VI was the Chair for several boards and committees such as the Edmonton Police Commission; Finance and Audit, Governance, and Operations Review, the Ghana Friendship Association of Edmonton and the Council for the Advancement of African Canadians known as The Africa Centre in Alberta, Canada.
Togbi Nyaho Tamakloe VI in his palanquin
Togbi Nyaho Tamakloe VI with his Elders
Togbi Nyaho Tamakloe VI receiving homage from elder Togbi Nyaho Tamakloe VI listening attentively to an elder
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By Emmanuel Ayiku, Toronto, ON
On Sunday September 26th 2021, The Church Pentecost Toronto held a special double service part 1 for Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Owusu who is on retirement after 26 years of service at the Church worldwide. From a humble beginning in 1995 was an Elder at English Assembly (now PIWC, North York). He was stationed at the Toronto District from 1995 to 1999 in charge of all the Assemblies in Metro Toronto, Hamilton and London, Ontario. He was transferred to Vancouver from 1999 to 2003. In 2003 he was moved to France as a Missionary up to 2009. He was then transferred to U.S.A. where he served for 7 years 2009 to 2016 as the National head of Pentecost USA.
During his time as the National head of the Church in USA, he acted as the National Head for the Church in Canada from 2013 to 2014. Apostle Owusu was transferred to Canada in 2016.
During his tenure as the National head of Canada, he spearheaded many developmental changes and streamlined the administration of the church.
Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Anthony Owusu married Mrs. Patience Owusu in 1977. They are married
Aps Lomotey, wife, Mrs. Quainoo & others Aps Owusu & family
Aps Owusu receives a plaque
Aps Owusu & family
Chairman Nyamekye & Pastor Amon interpreting A section of church members
Apostle Ransford Obeng (national head) & Aps Gyamena Presentation of gift to Aps Owusu
Chairman Nyamekye (right) and Apos Quainoo
A section of pastors’ wives
Cross section of church members A section of church members
of 44 years with the following children, Mrs. Diana Owusu Adu Boahene, Mr. Enoch Owusu, Mrs. Esther Owusu Baidoo, Ms. Priscilla Owusu, Mr. Stephen Owusu, Ms. Felicia Owusu and ten grandchildren.
The event took place at the Church of Pentecost
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Apostle Ransford Obeng-Gyamfi and family Apostle Ransford Obeng-Gyamfi and family being prayed over
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A section of pastors Apostle Ransford Obeng-Gyamfi and family
Apostle Ransford Obeng-Gyamfi and wife Mame Irene
Chairman Nyamekye and other clergy
Media crew
A section of Pastors Invited guests
Apos. Dwamena and wife and Montreal delegates
A section of church members
McKeown Church choir A section of church members
GCAO delegates Mrs Patience (2nd r) with pastors & wives
From: Stephen A.Quaye, Toronto.
File Pix 1. Ga Chiefs and people. File Pix 2. Ga Manste and Ga Manye.
The chiefs and people of Ga Dangbe Association of Toronto [GDAT] have advised the strong and energetic youth to hate all sorts of crimes so that they can enjoy peace and development that is going on in Canada.
Chief of Ga Dangbe Association of Toronto, Nii Kwei Anku II, gave the advice when he met other chiefs, queen mothers, wulomo and the people of the association to celebrate this year’s annual Ga Homowo Festival in the city on quite recently.
He noted that, since there is no quick and easy way to acquire wealth, the youth should acquire requisite knowledge and skills in various professions and disciplines to apply their knowledge and skills to create the needed jobs to bring the money for them to live responsible lives wherever they find themselves.
He emphasized that the youth should hate crimes including stealing, armed robbery, fraud, pornography, online hate speeches, online scams and duping activities which do not bring peace and development but rather destruction to perpetrators.
The chief congratulated the young adults who successfully completed their programmes in various institutes of higher learning or colleges and universities observing that, it was difficult to do so in Covid-19 pandemic season but they made everybody proud by coming out with flying colors.
Nii Kwei Anku appealed to the youth to take advantage of all the good policies and programmes the government and organizations are rolling out in order for them to be able to live responsible lives in their various localities, communities, societies and cities.
Toronto Ga Mantse further appealed to Ghanaians to continue being law abiding citizens by strictly obeying Covid-19 safety protocols to continue staying safe in order to enjoy peace and development together.
“Please continue to wear your mask to avoid being infected or spreading the deadly virus, constantly wash your hands with soap under running water, sanitize your hands regularly and maintain physical distance wherever necessary so that we can help flatten the curve for the government to lift all restrictions for us to go about our social responsibilities without any trouble” he urged all. On occasion like Ga Homowo festival in Toronto, one would expect huge attendance as always recorded. However, the Covid-19 pandemic still affecting lives, this year’s event did not record huge attendance as it used to be as the event was attended by strictly vaccinated members.
3.Wulomo Nunmo Akrong Belemfo 4.Manye Naa Meeley Obuantu V
Sadly Nii Kwei Anku remembered members and loved ones who passed away due to a short illness and said sorry for their loss to their bereaved families and ask God to comfort their families as their hearts and minds are with them.
Besides that, he shared the association’s joy by congratulating members and loved ones who brought forth successfully to add up to the numbers of the association as well as those who have successfully resettled in the city.
“ Not leaving our frontline workers, teachers, education staff, parents, students and civil servants who all worked together to flatten the curve for us to stay safe, we say well done for owning up to the task and urge you to continue doing your work” he said.
He urged all to join him to thank the president of the republic of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo for the appointment of the Greater Regional Minister Mr. Henry Quartey, who is working hard with all stakeholders to ensure that Accra and for that matter Ghana’s national capital works again.
A special thanks was also said by Nii Kwei Anku to the Ga King, Ga Mantse Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru ii, for his quality leadership which is bringing all Ga divisional chiefs together to work in unity and harmony to maintain peace and development in the Ga Traditional Area [GTA] in Ghana.
Accordingly, “It would be appreciated if we in our diverse ways support his rolled out policies and programmes for education, tradition, culture, sanitation and tourism.”
As a traditional chief of the Ga people in Toronto, he charged all to do well to brighten the corner where they find themselves by practicing good hygiene, proper disposal of refuse and garbage since cleanliness is next to Godliness.
Nii Kwei Anku, prayed for good health and long life for members and all residents to stay safe and continue to live so that all could meet to give thanks to God for bringing us far when they meet again next year.
It was culture at its best when the chiefs, queen mothers and the Wulomo dressed in their native Ga apparels and native sandals to demonstrate their true tradition and culture that they are holding fast onto in TorontoCanada.
5.Ga Chiefs and queen mother’s at reception 6.Wulomo and Ga Mantse displaying
Ga traditional food [Kpokpoi] and other sumptuous dishes were served to the delightful taste of all who attended the event.
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Arrow Road. Representatives of the Pentecost Districts in Canada were in attendance during the farewell service.
Meritorious testimonies were attributed to Apostle Owusu.
Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, Chairman of the Church of Pentecost Worldwide came in from Ghana to grace the occasion and was the officiating minister. Apostle Ransford Obeng-Gyamfi until his appointment as the National Head of Canada served a field Assistant in Frankfurt, Germany from 1995 to 1997 was called into full time ministry in 1998. Stations served include Calgary District 2002 to 2006, Wiesbaden, Frankfurt, Germany 1997-1998, Ottawa District 2006-2010, Dusseldorf District, Germany 1998-1999. Peel District 2010-2016, PIWC North York 2000-2002, Montreal District 2016-2021.
