Full List of Paramount Chiefs in Ghana

Ghana is one of the most peaceful and democratic countries in West Africa. It has the second-largest economy in the region and its citizens enjoy better living conditions than any of their neighbors. Many people have heard of the fascinating history and lively culture of Ghana, but not many know about its chieftaincy institution. This article presents you with a list of paramount chiefs in Ghana.

The chief is the head of state in Ghanaian traditional society and governs with the help of his or her council of elders, age grade, and secret societies. Since the introduction of the 2010 Constitution, which established local government areas, chiefs have been under the authority of these bodies rather than the central government.

A number of paramount chieftaincy titles exist in Ghana, some based on tradition and others based on British colonial positions now used to bring together two or more local government areas that were previously ruled by different chiefs.

Who is a Paramount Chief?

A paramount chief is the leader of a tribe or an ethnic group. He or she is usually the head of state and is chosen by members of a particular tribe or ethnic group.

How many Paramount Chiefs do we have in Ghana?

The National House of chiefs consists of five Paramount Chiefs from each region elected by the Regional Houses of Chiefs.

Who is the richest Chief in Ghana?

Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the richest king in Ghana with a net worth of $10 million according to Forbes. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II is the king of the gold-rich Ashanti kingdom, home to the country’s largest ethnic group, the Asantes. 

List of chiefs in Ghana that constitutes the National House of Chiefs and their title

No	NAME OF MEMBER	TITLE	ROLE
1	OGYEAHOHO YAW GYEBI II	SEFWI ANHWIASOHENE	MEMBER
2	NAA PUOWELE	LAWRA NAA	VICE PRESIDENT
3	DAASEBRE OSEI BONSU II	MAMPONGHENE	MEMBER
4	BARIMA OFFE OKOGYEASUO	KOKOFUHENE	MEMBER
5	NANA SUSUBRIBI KROEBA ASANTE	ASOKOREHENE	MEMBER
6	NANA FRIMPONG ANOKYE ABABIO	AGONAHEHE	MEMBER
7	NANA EFFAH-APENTENG	BOMPATAHENE	MEMBER
8	PIMAMPIN YAW KAGBRESE V	YEJIHENE	MEMBER
9	NANA BOFO BENE IV	DWENEMHENE	MEMBER
10	AGYEWODIN (PROF)ADU GYAMFI AMPEM	ACHERENSUAHENE	MEMBER
11	OSAHENE KWAKU ATERKYL II	KUKUMHENE	MEMBER
12	NANA ANSAH ADU BAAH II	YAMFOHEHE	MEMBER
13	OBREMPONG NYANFUL KRAMPAH XI	GOMOA AJUMAKOHENE	MEMBER
14	OBREMPONG APPIAH NUAMAH II	TWIFOHENE	MEMBER
15	OKATAKYIE (DR)AMANFI VII	ASEBUHEN
16	EHUNABOBRIM PRAH AGYENSAIM	ASSIN OWIRENKYIHENE	MEMBER
17	OSAGYEFUO AMOATIA OFORI PANIN	OKYENHENE	MEMBER
18	NANA OSEI NYARKO III	BOSO- GUAHENE	MEMBER
19	NANA AKWASI AMOH KYERETWIE	ABIREMHENE	MEMBER
20	OKOTWASUO KANTAMANTO OWORAE AGYEKUM III	AKYEM BOSOMEHENE	MEMBER
21	NENE SAKITE	KONOR OF MANYA KROBO	MEMBER
22	NII OKWEI KINKA DOWUONA	OSU MANTSE	MEMBER
23	NII TETTEH OUT II	KPONE MANTSE	MEMBER
24	NENE ABRAM KABU AKUAKU III	ADA MATSE	MEMBER
25	NENE AADEGBON NGMOGMOWUYAA KWASI ANIMIE VI	OSUDOKU MATSE	MEMBER
26	WULUGU NABA PUGANSOA NAA PROF.JOHN S NABILA	WULUGU NABA	MEMBER
27	KUMBUN NA YIRI II	KUNBUM – NA	MEMBER
28	SAGNARI NA YAKUBU ABDULAI	SAGNARI NA	MEMBER
29	BULPEWURA JINAPOR II	BUIPEWURA	MEMBER
30	TULUWEWURA RASHID SULEMANA MAHAMA	TULUWEWURA	MEMBER
31	NABA OLANDO AYAMGA AWINI III	NAAGA – NABA	MEMBER
32	NABA SIGRI BEWONG	SEKOTI NABA	MEMBER
33	NABA ASIGRI ABUGRAGO AZOKA	BAWKU NABA	MEMBER
34	PE DITUNDINI ADIAU AYAGITAM	CHIANA PIO	MEMBER
35	NAB AZANTILOW AZAGSUK II	BUILSA	MEMBER
36	KUROO RICHARD BAMBINI KANTON VI	TUMU KUORO	MEMBER
37	NAA DIKOMWINE	DAFFIAMA NAA	MEMBER
38	NAA SOHIMININYE DANAH GORE II	DORIMN NAA	MEMBER
39	DAASEBRE KWEBU EWUSI VII	ABEADZEHEN	MEMBER
40	KUORO KURI BUKTIE LIMAN IV	GWOLLU KUORO	MEMBER
41	NANA SOGLO ALLOH IV	OTEKPLE OF LIKPE	MEMBER
42	TOGBE TEPRE HODO IV	FIAGA OF ANFOEGA	MEMBER
43	OSIE ADZA TEKPOR VII	OSIE OF AVATIME	MEMBER
44	TOGBEGA PATAMIA DZEKEY VII	FIAGA OF BATTOR	MEMBER
45	TOGBE AFEDE XIV	AGBOGBOMEFIA OF ASOGLI	MEMBER
46	AWULAE AMIHERE KPANYINU II	EASTERN NZEMAHENE	MEMBER
47	AWULAE ATTIBRUKUSU III	LOWER AXIMHENE	MEMBER
48	NANA KOBINA NKETSIA V	ESSIKADOHEN	MEMBER
49	AWULAE ANNOR ADJAYE III	WESTERN NZEMAHENE	MEMBER

What is the difference between the Chief and Paramount Chief

They used it as a substitute for the word “king” to ensure that only the British monarch held that title. Since the title “chief” was already used in terms of district and town administrators, the addition of “paramount” was made so as to distinguish between the ruling monarch and the local aristocracy.

Conclusion

Among the various tribal groups, there are a number of paramount chiefs. Paramount Chiefs are seen as having the most power and influence among their people. The following is a full list of Paramount Chiefs in Ghana.