Gbi Viwo

The Gbi tradition is beautiful.

Some aspects have been modernized to suit the times

but the essence remains unchanged.

Find out more about Gbi tradition under:

Traditional Heads

The Elderly

Customary Practices

Traditional Gbi Homes

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THE GBI TRADITIONAL ORDER

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Traditional leadership in Gbi follows a hierarchical order, with a paramount chief and queen at the topmost position, followed by divisional chiefs and queens who in turn are followed by sub-divisional chiefs and queens. Other positions in the traditional order include linguists, warlords and elders. 

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The Gbi Dzigbes - the Gbis from the Hohoe area - are led by Paramount Chief Gabusu - traditionally referred to as Togbega Gabusu.

The Gbi Anyigbes - the Gbis from the Peki area - are led by Paramount Chief Kwadzo Dei, traditionally referred to as Togbe Kwadzo Dei. 

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Currently, Gabusu VI leads the Gbi Dzigbes. When the Gbi Anyigbes install a new paramount chief, he will be Kwadzo Dei XII.