Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III (born Odehye Kwadwo Kesse Antwi; 24 February 1986) is a Ghanaian traditional ruler who is the Omanhene (or paramount chief) of the Akuapem traditional area (Okuapeman) in Ghana.[1][2] He is a member of the Eastern Region house of chiefs.
Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III | |
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 Photo of the chief of Akropong | |
| Omanhene of the Akuapem Kingdom (Ghana) | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Oseadeyo Addo Dankwa III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 24, 1986 Ghana |
| Website | okuapehene |
Early life and education
editAkuffo was born Odehye Kwadwo Kesse on 24 February 1986 to Alex Antwi, a royal of the Agona clan in Akroso-Ntonaboma and Cynthia Agyemang, also a royal, from the Sakyiabia family in Akropong Akuapem (both in the Eastern Region).[3] Akuffo attended Presbyterian Boys' Secondary School and proceeded to the Westchester Community College in Valhalla where he earned an associate degree. He furthered his education at the Mercy College where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, with a specialization in Management. In 2015, he again enrolled at Mercy College for a master's degree in Human Resource Management but in 2016 was compelled to return to Ghana after the demise of his uncle and predecessor Oseadeeyo Nana Addo Dankwa.[1][4]
Career
editAkuffo works as a managing partner and chief consultant at the Jupe Global Company Limited, a business consulting and venture capital firm.[1]
Reign
editAkuffo ascended the Okuapeman stool (also known as the Ofori Kuma stool), under the stool name Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III on 3 May 2020,[1][4] succeeding his late uncle Oseadeyo Addo Dankwa III who died in 2015, after ruling for over 40 years.[5][6][7] He is a member of the Sakyiabia royal family of Akropong Akuapem.[1] Akuffo holds the official title of Okuapehene.[8][9] He is currently regarded as the youngest Omanhene in Ghana.[10][11]
Personal life
editAkuffo is married to Linda Kesse Antwi who is a native Asante Bekwai in the Ashanti Region and works with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration.[1][4]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f Washman Addo, King Edward Ambrose (4 May 2020). "The Journey, Controversy and Enstoolment of New Overlord of Okuapemman". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ Papa Yaw (3 October 2020). "2020 Odwira Festival:: Okuapehene Supports Schools in Akuapim North with PPE and Stationery | Nsemgh". nsemgh.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ "Okuapeman Installs Odehye Kwadwo Kesse as New Okuapehene". Ghanacrusader. 1 May 2020. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ a b c Mordy, Jerry Tsatro (4 May 2020). "New Okuapehene Swears Oath to Divisional Chiefs". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ Smith-Asante, Edmund (1 February 2016). "Akropong Goes Red to Mourn Okuapehene". Graphic Online. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ Offei, Dorothy (8 February 2017). "Okuapeman Mourns Addo-Dankwa III". www.gbcghana.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ GhanaWeb (4 May 2020). "Oseadeyo Kwasi Akuffo III is New Okuapehene". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ Ayesu, Ebenezer (2013). "From Independent Communities to State: Chieftaincy and the Making of the Akuapem tate, 1730s–1900". Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana (15): 91–113. ISSN 0855-3246. JSTOR 43855013.
- ^ Ransford Tetteh & Rosalind K. Amoh (4 May 2020). "New Okuapehene installed". Graphic Online. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ Yakubu, Mutala (1 May 2020). "Okuapeman to Enstool Odehye Kwadwo Kesse as Youngest Paramount Chief". Prime News Ghana. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
- ^ Graphic Online (29 September 2020). "Odwira Festival ongoing, ends October 4". Graphic Online. Retrieved 13 January 2021.