Born in Ghana’s Oti Region and shaped by her formative years in Aflao, Mrs. Abotsi-Ametepi introduced herself not just as a candidate, but as a daughter of Eweland, deeply grounded in heritage and hope. Her father, the late Togbi Soga Foe I of Sogakope, and her mother of Anfoega descent, instilled in her the values of discipline, service, and resilience—principles that have guided her remarkable journey.
Her academic path led through Keta Secondary School and then to the University of Ghana, where she graduated with First Class Honors in Social Work. Her professional ascent began swiftly at MTN Ghana, where in just six months she rose to manage corporate accounts, multiplying business tenfold before emigrating to the United States in 2001 with her husband. Together, they built a thriving business enterprise that today employs over 100 people and contributes robustly to the local economy.
But it is her deep and enduring commitment to CEANA that radiated most during the broadcast. As President of the Ewe Association of Washington DC Metro—the largest donor to CEANA for four years running—Mrs. Abotsi-Ametepi has been instrumental in energizing members, fostering transparency, and maximizing community impact. She has served faithfully on the CEANA Convention Planning Committee and the Council of Representatives, pushing for innovation in event planning and strategic partnerships across member associations.
In laying out her platform, she spoke with clarity and conviction about elevating CEANA from “well” to “great.” Her plans include establishing an endowment fund to alleviate donor fatigue and secure long-term sustainability; streamlining the convention hosting process to build a vibrant pipeline of willing host associations; and making the Secretariat more accessible and responsive to member needs. She passionately emphasized the importance of succession planning by empowering youth into leadership roles and strengthening the future of CEANA through inclusive governance and strategic foresight.
Conflict resolution, she noted, remains an overlooked frontier—one she is ready to address with humility and experience.
Her candidacy is a blend of lived experience, tested leadership, and a profound love for the Ewe community. She closed her address with a compelling case—not only to be elected, but to be trusted. Trust built not on words alone, but on a history of delivering, inspiring, and building bridges across generations.
The “Know Your Candidates” broadcast series continues on YouTube at youtube.com/CEANAEweLand, airing from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM EST (3:30 PM to 5:00 PM GMT). The upcoming schedule is as follows:
- July 12-Melba Folly Dogbey & David Abusah
- July 19 – Sefakor Brianna Okine-Mifetu & Freda Emefa Mawuse Alormele
- July 26 – Ahilba Abla Toffa & Patrick Adzadu
- August 2 – Bernard Gadagbiu (VP1 Candidate)
- August 9 – Dr. Ababio (Presidential Candidate)
- August 16 – William Kumah (Presidential Candidate)
Hosted by the dynamic Efo Steve Dei and Nicole Larba, each episode promises thoughtful discourse and inspired visions for CEANA’s future.
Below is her presentation in its entirety:
We preach wisdom , virtue and tolerance when the situations are not at our door step! Only the people of Togo can tell the real intolerance in their country! The world is watching while the people of Togo cry out for deliverance! Why is autocracy spreading all over the world? United Nations, please wake up! Africa Unions, please wake up! Ecowas, please wake up!