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october 29 / 2022
Gbi- Bla Outdoors Togbe Buami IX as Divisional Chief
The Kingmakers of the Buami Stool, together with the Chiefs, Queen Mothers, and Elders of Gbi-Bla in the Gbi Traditional Area, have officially outdoored Mr. Anthony Asempah, Senior Assistant Registrar at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), Ho, as the new Divisional Chief of Gbi-Bla and Right-Wing Chief of the Gbi Traditional Area. He assumes the stool name Togbe Buami IX.
In his acceptance speech, Togbe Buami IX revealed that he had long been aware of the elders’ intention to select him for the role but had managed to avoid the responsibility for over twelve years. He noted that his father was once considered for the position in the 1950s, and his uncle in the late 1980s, but both declined. “On Saturday, the will of God came through and my elders prevailed upon me just after Morning Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Ho,” he said, calling for unity and support from the people of Gbi-Bla and the wider Gbi Traditional Area.
Prior to his outdooring, Togbe Buami IX underwent a seven-day confinement, during which he was prepared for the responsibilities of his new role and received assurances of support. He is expected to lead the funeral rites of his predecessor before his formal enstoolment, which will mark the final stage of his installation.
Togbe Buami IX hails from the Buami Clan of the Tsrivi sub-division of Gbi-Bla. Born in 1975 to Mr. Aloysius Kwame Asempah and the late Madam Innocentia Adzoa Soglo, he is 47 years old. He holds a Master of Laws in Human Rights from Staffordshire University, UK; a Common Professional Certificate in Law/Graduate Diploma in Law from Keele University, UK; and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.
A devout Catholic, Togbe Buami IX worships at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Ho, where he serves as Parish Finance Committee Chairman. He is a member of the Knights of Marshall Council 20, Ho, and president of the Ho Executive Chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International (FGBMFI). He is widely recognized for his active involvement in Christian and community initiatives.
Togbe Buami IX is married to Madam Linda Enyonam Dossou, and the couple are blessed with two children.
october 30 / 2022
Togbe Buami IX Gives Thanks to God at Outdooring Ceremony
The Gbi-Bla community gathered in a spirit of gratitude and celebration as Togbe BuamiIX, together with his Chiefs, Queen Mothers, Elders and the entire traditional community, joined worshippers at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church for a thanksgiving service marking his chieftaincy outdooring ceremony.
The service, filled with prayers and hymns, was a solemn expression of appreciation to God for guidance and blessings throughout the chieftaincy confinement and outdooring process. For Togbe Buami IX, the occasion represented not only the completion of a significant milestone in his leadership journey but also an affirmation of faith and tradition.
Beyond its spiritual significance, the ceremony stood as a cultural affirmation of unity and resilience among the Gbi-Bla people. The presence of traditional leaders alongside the congregation highlighted the enduring bond between faith and heritage, underscoring the community’s commitment to celebrating leadership through both religious devotion and cultural pride.
The thanksgiving service concluded with a renewed sense of solidarity, as the people of Gbi-Bla embraced their chief’s leadership with joy and reverence, looking forward to a future guided by tradition, faith and collective strength.
november 1 / 2022
Togbe Buami IX Commences Final Funeral Rites of His Predecessor
The Chiefs and people of Gbigathered on Tuesday to perform the sacred Kunudodo ritual, marking the commencement of the week-long final funeral rites of the late Togbe Buami VIII.
In keeping with tradition, the responsibility of leading and completing these solemn rites falls upon his successor, TogbeBuami IX. Only after fulfilling this customary obligation will he be permitted to proceed with his own coronation rituals.
The ceremonies, deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the Gbipeople, are scheduled to conclude on Sunday, November 5, 2022. The observances are expected to draw significant participation from traditional leaders, community members, and well-wishers, underscoring the continuity of leadership and reverence for ancestral customs.
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