Offinso Municipal District

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Offinso Municipal District
Municipal District
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Offinso Municipal District
Location of Offinso Municipal District within Ashanti
Coordinates: 6°59′N1°41′W / 6.983°N 1.683°W / 6.983; -1.683
CountryFlag of Ghana.svg  Ghana
Region Flag of Ashanti.svg  Ashanti
Capital Offinso
Government
 • Municipal Chief ExecutiveHon. Solomon Kesse
Area
 • Total1,451 km2 (560 sq mi)
Population
 (2002)
 • Total138,190
Time zone UTC+0 (GMT)
ISO 3166 code GH-AH-OF

Offinso Municipal District is one of the forty-three districts in Ashanti Region, Ghana. [1] [2] Originally created as an ordinary district assembly in 1988 when it was known as Offinso District , which it was created from the former Offinso District Council; until the northern part of the district was later split off to create Offinso North District on 29 February 2008; while the remaining part was elevated to municipal district assembly status on the same year to become Offinso Municipal District. The municipality is located in the northern part of Ashanti Region and has Offinso as its capital town.

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History

In the early 18th century, the people of Offinso were regarded as one of the Ashanti Empire’s strongest armies and played a role in the conquering of Denkyira, Akyem and Bono territory. Led by Nana Wiafe Akenten I, the second paramount chief of Offinso, they assisted in the Ashanti Empire’s great expansion over Ghana. [3]

As a reward for Offinso people’s contributions in war, Nana Osei Tutu I granted Nana Wiafe Akenten I, a vast amount of land in the kingdom. The land granted is what makes up the present day Offinso Municipality. [3]

Settlements

Education

In Offinso District there are:

Public schools

There are 52 kindergartens, 94 primary schools, and 52 junior secondary schools.

Private schools

There are 44 kindergartens, 42 primary schools, and 15 junior secondary schools.

Culture

The indigenous people of the Offinso district are Ashanti’s, hence the large cultural presence in the area. [3]

The Municipality has a major festival known as Mmoaninko, which is celebrated every four years. It is an occasion which brings Offinso citizens, home and abroad, together to discuss the development of the Municipality. [5] The festival also remembers the great efforts of Nana Wiafe Akenten I and the Offinso people in the wars for the Ashanti Empire in the early 18th century. [6]

Demographics

About 85% of the population are Asante, while the remaining 15% comprises other ethnic groups, the majority of whom hail from the Northern, Upper West, and Upper East Regions. [5]

Christianity is the main religion practiced in the district, although there is a significant Muslim population in the town of Offinso.

Governance

The Municipality has one paramount chief, the Offinsohene, and several sub-chiefs. [5]

Notable people

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References

  1. ↑ "Two dead in Offinso Asamankama chieftaincy clash". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-05-22. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  2. ↑ "One more death recorded in Offinso Asamankama chieftaincy dispute - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-05-22.
  3. 1 2 3 Kwarteng, Nana K.Owusu (2014). Mmoaninko. Offinso, Ashanti Region, Ghana: Offinso Traditional Council.
  4. ↑ "Towns in this Municipality". Ghana Districts. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  5. 1 2 3 "Cultural Heritage and Customs". Ghana Districts. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
  6. ↑ Kwarteng, Nana.K Owusu (2014). Mmoaninko. Offinso, Ashanti Region, Ghana: Offinso Traditional Council. pp. 29–32.

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