Royal Council to the Royal House
Obahemaa
(Queen Mother of Development)
H.H. Nana Akua Kra II, Btss.GCO, GCG
Ankobaehene
(Advisor to the King and Queen Mother)
The Most Excellent Katakyie Robert Kakalia, Bt.GCO, GCG
The King's personal assistant
H.E. Clearance Prapah
Krontihene
The Krontihene is caretaker of the land and second-in-command after the king
Adontehene
There are four positions describing military flanks. The Adontehene is the one who goes in front of the army.
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.
Nifahene
The Nifahene holds the right flank of the army's formation.
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.
Nkosuohene
The Nkosuohene is responsible for the development of the region.
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.
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.
Benkumhene
The Benkumhene holds the left flank of the army's formation
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
Educational & Cultural Affairs
H.E. Solomon Gyimah
Adviser for Environment
Special Envoy Philip Edward Leo Africa Bonn ADC BA (Hons.) MA (Cambridge) FRSA