Biography of osagyefo amoatia ofori panin ii

   PROFILE OF

HIS MAJESTY

OSAGYEFUO AMOATIA OFORI PANIN

OKYENHENE (KING OF AKYEM ABUAKWA)

ROYAL OFFICE

Okyenhene 1999 to Date

Okyenhene (King of Akyem Abuakwa): Osagyefuo Nana Amoatia Ofori Panin is the 35^th King to have ascended the throne referred to as the Ofori Panin Stool.

He ascended the throne on October 4^th 1999, on the passing of his predecessor and brother, Nana Kuntunkununku II.

On ascending the throne, Nana Amoatia Ofori Panin pledged to introduce real economic development, commercial growth and the general progress and welfare of the people. In making this pledge, Osagyefuo referred in particular to the development of the child, health, education and environment noting that “the success of my reign is dependent totally on my ability as your leader to ensure that our future – our children – is really secure.” (Coronation speech, Oct.

11^TH 1999)

In pursuance of his conviction to execute his promise to his people, the Okyenhene took a 12-wee