Leadership
University of Ghana — WAGMC patron profile
Supports biographical details for Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin and is used as a public institutional source, not as the palace register.
Public institutional sourceOpen source
Independent working prototype · not authorised, operated or endorsed by Ofori Panin Fie
Ofori Panin FieResearch and contribution register Return homeEvidence before publication
Build the record carefully.
This register shows what public sources can support, what remains disputed, and what only Ofori Panin Fie and recognised custodians can confirm. It is designed to make corrections and future review traceable.
Source register
Material suitable for careful public research
Each source supports only the specific claim described. A public article is not treated as authority for an entire succession, jurisdiction or biography.
Divisions & recent history
Graphic Online — Silver Jubilee programme, 21 May 2024
Names Adonten–Kukurantumi, Benkum–Begoro, Nifa–Asiakwa, Oseawuo–Wenkyi and Gyaase–Kwabeng, and reports the 25th-anniversary programme.
Public-source verifiedOpen source
Festival
National Commission on Culture — Ohum Festival
Describes Ohum as a two-day festival connected with the first yam harvest, thanksgiving and blessings for the coming year.
Government cultural sourceOpen source
Unresolved governance reference
BusinessGhana — report referring to seven divisions, 2024
A syndicated public report says a football gala involved seven divisions. Because it does not provide a complete, authoritative list, it is retained as a review question rather than used to add names.
Under palace reviewOpen source
Historical scholarship
Robert Addo-Fening — Akyem Abuakwa, 1700–1943
A major scholarly history used to frame research questions on state formation, governance and the modern period.
Scholarly sourceOpen source
Territory & society
University of Ghana journal — Socio-Economic Profile of Okyeman
Provides a published research overview of the Okyeman Traditional Area. Administrative data must not be treated as proof of traditional boundaries.
Academic sourceOpen source
Administrative geography
Ghana Statistical Service — 2021 Population and Housing Census
Useful for current municipal and district context. Government administrative units are kept separate from traditional divisions and jurisdictions.
Government statisticsOpen source
Do not present as settled fact
Questions requiring palace or custodian confirmation
- Succession: the complete order, early spellings, dates, regencies and the treatment of repeated reigns.
- Current ordinal: credible public institutions variously describe the current Okyenhene as the 34th or 35th occupant.
- Divisions: five divisions are consistently named, while a recent public report refers to seven without establishing a verified complete list.
- Towns: divisional affiliation, traditional leadership, alternative spellings and jurisdiction must be checked town by town.
- Images: palace photographs, regalia and historic documents require provenance, permission and clear reuse rights.
- Office information: staff names, roles, contacts, statements and service channels must come directly from authorised officers.
Expanded bibliography
24 records now indexed
Books, academic work, government and institutional records, news reports and carefully labelled public research leads. Open a record to inspect the source directly.
S01
Book · 1997
Public-source verifiedS02Akyem Abuakwa, 1700–1943: From Ofori Panin to Sir Ofori Atta
Core political and institutional history
Robert Addo-FeningAcademic article · 2000
Public-source verifiedS03The Hidden Elements of Democracy Among Akyem Chieftaincy
Enstoolment, destoolment and seven-divisional-chief reference
Napoleon BamfoNews report · 2024
Public-source verifiedS04Okyenhene launches Silver Jubilee anniversary
Current Okyenhene, five named divisions and divisional seats
Graphic Communications GroupInstitutional record · Current page
Public-source verifiedS05Our Patron: Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin
Accession date and public biography
West African Genetic Medicine Centre, University of GhanaAcademic article · Research paper
Public-source verifiedS06Socio-economic profile of Okyeman
Territory and development research
University of Ghana journal repositoryArchive · 1925
Public-source verifiedS07Akyem Abuakwa historical photographs
Rights-traceable historical images
The National Archives (UK) / Wikimedia CommonsNews report · 2024
Public-source verifiedS08Centralised governance system must change — Okyenhene
Contemporary seven-division reference
Ghana News Agency via BusinessGhanaArchive · 1941
Public-source verifiedS09Funeral customs by-laws of the Abwakwa State
Digitised primary record for legal and social-history research
Public Records and Archives Administration Department, GhanaArchive · Colonial-era record
Public-source verifiedS10Native customary laws regarding loans in the Abuakwa State
Digitised primary record for customary-law research
Public Records and Archives Administration Department, GhanaPublic media · 1817–1835 reign
Under palace reviewS11Nana Afia Dokuaa: public biographical lead
Research lead for the woman ruler; claims require palace and archival corroboration
Public compilation with cited secondary referencesAcademic article · Biographical entry
Public-source verifiedS12Amoako Atta I
Reign, exile, mission relations and colonial context
Robert Addo-Fening, Dictionary of African Christian BiographyArchive · Collection record
Public-source verifiedS13Nana Sir Ofori Atta: collection record
Portrait and public-office research lead
National Portrait Gallery, LondonBook · 1997
Public-source verifiedS14Akyem Abuakwa, 1700–1943: bibliographical and archival apparatus
Extended references for the reign and public work of Nana Sir Ofori Atta I
Robert Addo-FeningArchive · 1955 catalogue record
Public-source verifiedS15Nana Ofori Atta II, Omanhene of Akim Abuakwa
Archival identity and district-council office
The National Archives, United KingdomPublic media · 1899–1973
Under palace reviewS16Nana Ofori Atta II: bibliography and public chronology
Research lead for reign periods, legal history and further bibliography
Public compilation citing legal and scholarly worksPublic media · 1942–1999
Under palace reviewS17Osagyefo Kuntunkununku II: biographical compilation
Education, medical career, traditional leadership and public service research lead
Public compilation citing Ghanaian press and institutional recordsNews report · 1999
Public-source verifiedS18Osagyefuo Kuntunkununku, Okyenhene Goes to the Village
Contemporary report on his death, education, public offices and reported institutional legacy
Edmund Quaynor, archived by GhanaWebPublic media · Current page
Under palace reviewS19Public Okyenhene succession compilation
Name and chronology lead only; never treated as the official register
Open collaborative referenceInstitutional record · 1992
Public-source verifiedS20Constitution of Ghana, Chapter 22: Chieftaincy
Constitutional status of chieftaincy, traditional councils, Houses of Chiefs and registration of chiefs
Judicial Service of GhanaInstitutional record · 2019
Public-source verifiedS21Abuakwa South Municipal Profile
Government administrative context, municipal boundaries, Kyebi and local development planning
Abuakwa South Municipal AssemblyInstitutional record · Current page
Public-source verifiedS22Abuakwa South Municipal Assembly public profile
Current municipal context and physical environment; not a traditional-boundary authority
Abuakwa South Municipal AssemblyPublic media · 25 September 2026
Pending documentationS23Okyenhene at the Akropong Odwira Festival grand durbar
Contemporary visual record of the Okyenhene’s attendance at the Odwira @200 grand durbar; formal caption and reuse permission pending
Oshew MediaPublic media · 25 September 2026
Pending documentationS24Grand Arrival of Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin II at Akuapem Odwira @200
Sixteen-minute public video record of the Okyenhene’s arrival
Minah ClusqPublic media · 25 September 2026
Pending documentationOfori Nkonwa Reunion: Ofori Panin meets Ofori Kuma
Public livestream from the bicentenary Odwira programme; identities and interpretation require custodial review
UK TV GhanaRequest to the Secretary and IT team
What would move this from prototype to a trusted platform
Authority and ownership
Confirm whether the Palace wishes to adopt, review, rename or decline the project, and identify the officer who may approve content.
Records and corrections
Provide the official succession register, verified divisions and towns, approved biographies, festival records and source notes.
IT connection
Review hosting, domain, security, staff access, backups, privacy and the process for publishing authorised statements.
Media permissions
Identify approved photographs, captions, dates, photographers and reuse permissions before publication.
Possible institutional support
Where deeper research can begin
These are public institutions and research bodies, not confirmed project partners. Any approach should be made transparently and with palace knowledge where appropriate.
Public Records and Archives Administration DepartmentPotential source for colonial-era and public records research. Formal enquiries normally require a clear research purpose and introduction.Ghana Museums and Monuments BoardNational custodian for tangible cultural heritage and a possible adviser on preservation, cataloguing and image rights.University of Ghana Department of HistoryA possible scholarly partner for source review, research design, student projects and oral-history methodology.National Commission on CultureA public institution with cultural documentation and festival information relevant to a reviewed Okyeman heritage record.
Responsible funding scope
Funding may be needed, but no money should be requested in the Palace’s name without written approval.
A reviewed budget could cover archival research, document scanning, oral-history recording, image rights, translation, secure hosting, backups, accessibility, staff training and long-term maintenance. Until an authorised sponsor or account is confirmed, the platform should describe needs without collecting funds.