Sanaahene is the title given to the royal treasurer. The title Sa-hene, is used primarily in
Ghana
Ghana, officially the Republic of Ghana, is a country in West Africa. It is situated along the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean to the south, and shares borders with Côte d’Ivoire to the west, Burkina Faso to the north, and Togo to t ...
and is given to a traditional ruler who is considered capable of leading the warring groups of the area. The Sa-hene is mandated to aid the
paramount chief
A paramount chief is the English-language designation for a king or queen or the highest-level political leader in a regional or local polity or country administered politically with a Chiefdom, chief-based system. This term is used occasionally ...
of an area in the performance of his duty. In the
Central Region of Ghana, the Sa-hene has oversight over the
Asafo
300px, Asafo flag, No. 2 Company; created by Akwa Osei, Ghana, Fante people; c. 1900, Cotton and rayon, embroidery and appliqué
Asafo flag, No. 1 Company
Asafo are traditional warrior groups in Akan culture, based on lineal descent. The word ...
group.
Popular use
*
Nana Kofi Obiri Egyir II - Sanaahene of the
Oguaa traditional area
* Nana Ogyabia Badu Ehuren - ''S''anaahen of
Swedru
* Dr Esiem Kwaakontan II - Sanaahen of
Denkyira
Denkyira (also known as Denkira, Denchira, Inguira, or Dinkira) was a powerful Akan kingdom that rose to prominence in precolonial Ghana, dominating large parts of the forest zone in the south-central Gold Coast. Centered around its capital at ...
Traditional Area
* Nana Gyasi Ataala VII - Sanaahen of
Kwamankese
References
Ghanaian military leaders
Political systems of the Ashanti Empire
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