Royal Council to the Royal House
Obahemaa
(Queen Mother of Development)
H.H. Nana Akua Kra II, Btss.GCO, GCG
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Ankobaehene
(Advisor to the King and Queen Mother)
The Most Excellent Katakyie Robert Kakalia, Bt.GCO, GCG
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The King's personal assistant
H.E. Clearance Prapah
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Krontihene
The Krontihene is caretaker of the land and second-in-command after the king
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Adontehene
There are four positions describing military flanks. The Adontehene is the one who goes in front of the army.
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Okyeame
A chief has one or more linguists (Okyeame). A chief never talks in public, but conveys messages through his linguist, who is also responsible for the pouring of libations.
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Nifahene
The Nifahene holds the right flank of the army's formation.
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Nkyidomhene
The Nkyidomhene collects the soldiers who are left behind and sends them back to the army. During Odambea, the Nkyidom always sits in the last palanquin.
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Nkosuohene
The Nkosuohene is responsible for the development of the region.
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Nsumankwahene
The Nsumankwahene watches the oracle. This title is also a relatively recent creation. The Nsumankwahene is a spiritual head of the community/communities. In the past it was the chief priest who performed this role.
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Guantuahene
The title of the Guantuahene is a comparatively recent innovation. The Guantoahene is the one to whom people can turn for shelter and mercy.
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Benkumhene
The Benkumhene holds the left flank of the army's formation
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Chancellor General & Chief of Arms for Royal House and Sefwi Wiawso Traditional Council
The Most Excellent Rev'd Dr. Christian D. Boyd, Bt.GCO, GCG
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Educational & Cultural Affairs
H.E. Solomon Gyimah
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Adviser for Environment
Special Envoy Philip Edward Leo Africa Bonn ADC BA (Hons.) MA (Cambridge) FRSA