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Oheneba Adusei Poku is a Ghanaian. He is the 12th Akyempimhene of Kumasi, also referred to as Otumfuo's Akyempimhene.[1][2][1][3][4][5][6][7] He is the eldest son of the 15th King of the Ashanti Kingdom (Asantehene).[8][9][10][11]

Early life and education

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Oheneba Adusei Poku is the son of Victoria (née Victoria Nana Akua Afiiriyie Bando) and Otumfuo Opoku Ware II, the 15th King of the Ashanti Kingdom (Asantehene) hence the prefix of his name, "Oheneba". Both of his parents were Ashanti royals; they married in 1945. Adusei Poku is the eldest son of the Asantehene. He has two siblings, Gifty Opoku Ware and Lesley Akyaa Opoku Ware.

His father was enstooled in 1970. He was the Asantehene, and was referred to as Otumfuo, or "the highest". Adusei Poku's father died in 1999 and however did not succeed him and inherit the title due to the matrilineal succesion of the Ashanti Kingdom.[2][3][12]

Poku attended Prempeh College. He proceeded to the University of Ghana for his tertiary education and was a member of the Akuafo Hall.[13]

Public image and style

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Adusei Poku was enstooled as Akyempimhene by his late father, Otumfuo Opoku Ware II in 1982.[14][15] A title and role occupied by a son of any Ashanti king (Asantehene). In the Ashanti Kingdom, due to matrilineal system of inheritance, the sons of the King do not automatically succeed their fathers as kings. Kings are selected from the sons of the deceased king's close female relations mostly sisters or cousins.

His role, as the Akyempimhene is equivalent to serving as the chief protocol officer. He leads, delegates, distributes and shares per the instructions of the King. He also serves as one key head of a section of the King's warriors.[16] He is a key member of the Kumasi Traditional Council[17][4] (page 10 out of 15) and He is the head of the Kyidom fekuo (rear clan or division) and therefore leads and protects the king, his father. In the Akan tradition each king whether his biological father or not the king is his father. These clan or divisions were initially created for warfare.[5][12][6] (page 2)

He is also the head of all the Kumasi royals. The Akyempimhene also enjoys the authority of arriving in a palanquin after the Asantehene is seated, only him has that authority in the kingdom to arrive after the king is seated.

Activities

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Since his enstoolment Adusei Poku has been involved in several activities has carried out an extensive programme of engagements in support of the King, both in the Ghana and overseas. Taking part in roughly 120 engagements each year, Princess Alexandra was one of the most active members of the royal family.

As of 2017, she is still listed on the official website of the British Monarchy as a working member of the Royal Family, attending numerous ceremonial and charitable engagements.

  1. Asantehene visit to Seychelles Island[18]
  2. Defending Asante[19]
  3. Protocol officer Princess Anne[20][21]
  4. Kyidom role[22]
  5. Sports management along with Otumfuo[23][11]
  6. Assisting in handing ceremony and sod cutting[24]
  7. 10th Ashanti Business Excellence Awards[25][26] Business accounting engagements[27] Guest speaker and chairman at Export development fund ceremony[28]
  8. Engagements related to industrialization and agriculture[29][7]
  9. Educational engagements[30][31]
  10. Health engagements[32][33]

Ashanti Chieftancy[34]

References

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  1. ^ Iii, Kwasi Ampene and Nana Kwadwo Nyantakyi (2016). "Engaging Modernity: Asante in the Twenty-First Century". Maize Books. doi:10.3998/maize.14689915.0001.001.
  2. ^ Ghana Studies. African Studies Program, University of Wisconsin. 2003.
  3. ^ Damirifa Due: Tributes to Otumfuo Opoku Ware II (late Asantehene 1970-1999). 1999.
  4. ^ "Lawyer In Open Confrontation With Chiefs …Over Delayed Determination Of Yabi Stool Affairs". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  5. ^ Adjei, Abyna-Ansaa (2001). King of Gold. A-Cubed Books.
  6. ^ Civil-military Relations in a Constitutional Democracy: Proceedings of a Nationwide Public Forum. Ghana Center for Democratic Development. 2001. ISBN 978-9988-614-03-4.
  7. ^ Andoh, A. S. Y. (2004). Asanteman Adaekese: May 9, 2004 : Souvenir Brochure. Adea [sic] Kese Planning Committee.
  8. ^ "Tribute to the Asantehemaa by Oheneba Adusei Poku — Akyimpehene". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  9. ^ "Wonders of the African World - Episodes - Slave Kingdoms - Retellings". www.pbs.org. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  10. ^ "Wonders of the African World - Episodes - Slave Kingdoms - Retellings". www.pbs.org. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  11. ^ a b "Kumasi Traditional Council informed of Asantehene's death". GhanaWeb. -001-11-30T00:00:00+00:00. Retrieved 2021-12-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ a b Bamfo, Napoleon (2000). "The Hidden Elements of Democracy among Akyem Chieftaincy: Enstoolment, Destoolment, and Other Limitations of Power". Journal of Black Studies. 31 (2): 149–173. ISSN 0021-9347.
  13. ^ Akuafo Hall Alumni Association Journal. Yamens Press Limited. 2003.
  14. ^ Hagan, George P.; Odotei, Irene K. (2002). The King Returns: Enstoolment of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the Ayikesee (great Funeral) of Otumfuo Opoku Ware II. Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana. ISBN 978-9988-8150-1-1.
  15. ^ West Africa. Afrimedia International. 1982.
  16. ^ Refugees, United Nations High Commissioner for. "Refworld | Ghana: Succession traditions for the position of Krontihene in Abetifi Kwahu, Eastern Region, and consequences for refusing the position; names of current and past holders of the position". Refworld. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  17. ^ "Otumfuo resolves Yabi chieftaincy dispute ... after 38 years of litigation. - Free Online Library". www.thefreelibrary.com. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  18. ^ "Asantehene to visit Seychelles - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  19. ^ "Asantehene fights back tears at rousing welcome - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  20. ^ "Your work for humanity is admirable - Otumfuo to Princess Anne - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  21. ^ kma.gov.gh http://kma.gov.gh/kma/?princess-anne-visits-kumasi&page=5655. Retrieved 2021-12-06. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  22. ^ Adjorlolo, Ruth Abla. "Requiem Mass For Asantehemaa Prior To Her Final Journey To Ancestors". www.gbcghana.com. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  23. ^ "Otumfuo Osei Tutu II presents new team bus to Asante Kotoko ahead of derby clash". GhanaSoccernet. 2016-04-30. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  24. ^ www.gcbbank.com.gh https://www.gcbbank.com.gh/news-from-gcb/45-gcb-opens-second-branch-on-knust-campus. Retrieved 2021-12-06. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  25. ^ "Asantehene welcomes govt's decision to seek help from IMF". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  26. ^ "Asantehene welcomes govt's decision to seek IMF bailout". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2021-12-06.
  27. ^ Cudjoe, Kizito (2021-01-18). "PKF inaugurates new office building in Kumasi". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  28. ^ Aryeh, Elvis D. (1997-12). Daily Graphic: Issue 1,4612 December 1 1997. Graphic Communications Group. {{cite book}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  29. ^ Ghana, News. "Take action to expand local indstries - Akyempimhene tells government | News Ghana". https://newsghana.com.gh/. Retrieved 2021-12-06. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help); External link in |website= (help)
  30. ^ "Asantehene assists Tweneboa Kodua SHS with 63-kv generator". BusinessGhana. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  31. ^ Emmanuel, Kojo (2015-11-02). "Chief of Staff hails increasing private participation in tertiary education". Pulse Ghana. Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  32. ^ "High maternal deaths needs to be reversed – Akyempimhene – ALLGHANANEWS". Retrieved 2021-12-07.
  33. ^ Safo (Mrs.), Margaret (2005-12-17). The Mirror: Issue 2661 December 17 2005. Graphic Communications Group.
  34. ^ Coast, Gold (1937). The Laws of the Gold Coast (including Togoland Under British Mandate): Containing the Ordinances of the Gold Coast, the Gold Coast Colony, Ashanti, the Northern Territories, and Togoland Under British Mandate, and Subsidiary Legislation Thereunder Enacted on Or Before the 1st Day of September, 1936, Together with the Letters Patent and Royal Instructions, and the Principal Acts of the Imperial Parliament and Orders of His Majesty in Council Relating to the Gold Coast (including Togoland Under British Mandate). government printer.
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