Kumasi Traders Federation Chairman enstooled as Nerebehi Chief

Chairman of the Federation of Kumasi Traders Association, Nana Kwarteng Apegyabie Prempeh II, has been enstooled as the new Chief of Nerebehi, a community, in the Atwima Nwabiagya South municipality of the Ashanti Region.

Known popularly as Nana Akwasi Prempeh, he was nominated as the new chief on July 31, 2026, after receiving the unanimous support of the community’s kingmakers.

He was formally and traditionally enstooled on Thursday, October 22, 2026, after swearing an oath of allegiance to the Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia IV, at the Bantama Palace.

The ceremony brought together hundreds of residents, chiefs, and family members from Nerebehi, who thronged the palace to solidarise with the new chief.

Nana Kwarteng Apegyabie Prempeh II will hold the title of Bantamahene Apakanhene and oversee the traditional council of Nerebehi and twelve surrounding communities.

Addressing the new chief, the Bantamahene urged him to unite his people to accelerate development in the community.

“Unity and a shared sense of purpose are critical for Nerebehi to achieve greater development,” he admonished.

The community welcomed the new chief’s nomination, describing him as a unifying leader who is committed to local development.

Speaking after his enstoolment, Nana Kwarteng Apegyabie Prempeh II pledged to lead with humility, discharge his duties assiduously, and remain servile wherever he is requested by the Bantamahene.

He expressed gratitude to the Bantamahene, his elders, the Nerebehi community, and its traditional leaders for their support.

He also urged his subjects to rally behind him to foster peace and unity as well as accelerate development in the community.