Federation of Kumasi Traders Chairman Nana Kwarteng Apegyabie Prempeh II Enstooled as Nerebehi Chief
Nana Kwarteng Apegyabie Prempeh II, Chairman of the Federation of Kumasi Traders Association, was traditionally enstooled as the Chief of Nerebehi.
In Brief
- •Nana Kwarteng Apegyabie Prempeh II, Chairman of the Federation of Kumasi Traders Association, was traditionally enstooled as the Chief of Nerebehi.
- •The enstoolment ceremony occurred on October 22, 2026, following his oath of allegiance to Bantamahene Baffour Owusu Amankwatia IV at Bantama Palace.
- •Holding the title of Bantamahene Apakanhene, the new chief will preside over Nerebehi and 12 surrounding communities in the Atwima Nwabiagya South municipality.
- •Bantamahene Baffour Owusu Amankwatia IV urged the new chief to prioritize unity to drive development across the local communities.
Why It Matters
The enstoolment bridges local business leadership with traditional governance in Ghana's Ashanti Region. Nana Kwarteng Apegyabie Prempeh II brings commercial leadership experience from the Kumasi Traders Association to his traditional governance duties across Nerebehi and neighboring areas.
Key Details
- Nomination Date
- July 31, 2026
- Enstoolment Date
- October 22, 2026
- Traditional Title
- Bantamahene Apakanhene
- Jurisdiction
- Nerebehi and 12 surrounding communities
- Municipality
- Atwima Nwabiagya South Municipality
Context & Background
In Ghana's Ashanti Region, chieftaincy institutions complement formal government structures by serving key administrative, developmental, and cultural roles within local communities.
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