Sanaahene

Sanaahene is the title given to the royal treasurer. The title Sa-hene, is used primarily in Ghana 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 of an area in the performance of his duty. In the Central Region of Ghana, the Sa-hene has oversight over the Asafo group.[1]

Popular use

• Nana Kofi Obiri Egyir II - Sanaahene of the Oguaa traditional area[2]
• Nana Ogyabia Badu Ehuren - Sanaahen of Swedru[3]
• Dr Esiem Kwaakontan II - Sanaahen of Denkyira Traditional Area[4]
• Nana Gyasi Ataala VII - Sanaahen of Kwamankese[5]

References

1. "Oguaa Omanhene says he is frustrated with his people". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
2. "Sanaahen Of Oguaa Traditional Area Joins Council of State". News Ghana. 2017-02-20. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
3. Painstil, David Alan (2008-08-18). "Ghana: Agona Swedru Celebrates Akwambo Festival Grand Style". Ghanaian Chronicle (Accra). Retrieved 2017-12-13.
4. "'No room for salt MPs'". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-12-13.
5. "Kwamankese chiefs want DCE to come from the area". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2017-12-13.