Historically Kpoeta and Hohoe form a strong faction i.e. the central wing, in the composition of the Gbi state thus the chief of Kpoeta plays the undisputed role as the war front-leader for the paramount chief of Gbi state since time immemorial.

Gbi Kpoeta was originally called Dzake. From Notsie, the Gbis settled at a place currently known as Gborxome, close to where the Fodome community is presently sited. The search for water brought them into contact with river Dayi and they moved camp to settle along the river at Agordome. During their stay at Agordome, they suffered periodic attacks from leopards and other wild animals. As a result, they eventually moved to their present location.