Ohiaba Village Community Development Initiatives
OHIABA CITY OF TZION
CHIEFTANCY
The history, authority, jurisdictions, and current initiatives of Ghana’s traditional leadership institutions and the policies that recognize them.
Understanding Traditional Leadership
Ghana’s tribal and traditional jurisdiction is organized through a recognized chieftaincy system that works alongside the National Constitutional Government.
Structure of Traditional Authority
Traditional Councils:
Most communities and lands in Ghana fall under the authority of a traditional leader, such as a Paramount Chief, Divisional Chief, or Queen Mother.
Leadership Hierarchy:
Chiefs oversee traditional areas and help address customary matters, lineage concerns, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
OHIABA CITY OF TZION
Asebu Paramount Chief
Okatakyi Prof. Amanfi VII is the reigning King of the Asebu Kingdom. He also serves as a Senior fellow at the Bureau of Integrated Rural Development (BIRD) and coordinates the Education for Sustainable Development in Africa (ESDA) program at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Leadership and Academic Credentials
Prof. Amanfi VII holds a doctorate in Development Studies from the University of Bradford, UK, along with postgraduate qualifications in:
· Industrial Investment Planning and Appraisal, University of Bradford, UK
· Professional Capacity Building in Research and Development, with a focus on value chains, ICRA, the Netherlands
Under his leadership, the Asebu Kingdom continues its tradition of unity, restoration, and development, serving both the local community and the African diaspora.
The Pan-African Village Initiative
Asebuman, the official platform of the Asebu Kingdom, supports the Pan-African Village Initiative by reconnecting Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral roots through land ownership, cultural preservation, and community development.
Ohiaba Chiefs
Ohiaba's Chieftain is made up of several members with King of Ohiaba Village, Nana Brempong Korsah.
MAP
Ohiaba can be located at the following coordinates 6QJJ+9WQ using Google maps.