Okyenhene

Okyenhene is the title of the king of Akyem Abuakwa, (also styled Okyeman),an ancient kingdom in the Eastern Region of Ghana. The Okyenhene is also referred to as the Kwaebibiremhene as his traditional territory is an area of a dense forest. Again, the Okyenhene is considered the head of the Asona clan in Ghana (Asona Piesie). Asona is one of the clans of the Akans which includes the Oyoko, Aduana, Agona, Asakyire, Bretuo, Ekuona among others.

Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin is the reigning king of Akyem Abuakwa

On the death of an Okyenhene, it is mandatory for all Asona Chiefs in Ghana to partake in the royal burial dubbed "doteyie" and funeral also called "Odupon ayie". These ceremonies normally lasts seven days each. The Okyenhene's throne is called the Ofori Panin stool. He presides over his kingdom through his divisional chiefs as well as other numerous chiefs and sub chiefs.

The current Okyenhene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin ascended the Okyeman Ofori Panin stool on October 4, 1999 after the death of his predecessor Osagyefuo Kuntunkununku II. He is the 35th king to ascend the throne.[1]

References
  1. "Amoatia Ofori Atta elected Okyenhene". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
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