ASHANTI CENTRAL GHANA CONFERENCE
The Ashanti Central Ghana Conference (ASCG) was established in the South Central Ghana Conference (SCGC) of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This reorganization stemmed from Action No. 007/12, passed by the SCGC Executive Committee, which aimed to restructure the conference into three fields. Specifically, the action: “VOTED:
a ) To reorganize the Conference (South Central Ghana Conference) into three (3) fields.
b ) To set up a seven-man strategic committee headed by the Conference Secretary to work on the details of the re-organization
c ) To cause the new fields to be known and called;
i. South Central Ghana Conference
ii. Ashanti Central Administrative Field and
iii. Ashanti South Administrative Field
d) To appoint officers, leaders and working committee for the new fields”. Initially, in March 2014, the SCGC The Executive Committee implemented a reorganization into two fields: SCGC and The Ashanti South Administrative Unit. However, after receiving guidance from elders of the Division and the Union, it was decided to establish two distinct conferences: the Ashanti Central Ghana
Conference and the Ashanti South Ghana Conference.
During the initial reorganization, the Ashanti Central Administrative Unit comprised the districts of Ashtown, New Tafo, Yennyawoso-Anyarno, Airport, Kenyasi, Poano, Antoakrom, Manso Adubia, Datano,
Jacobu, and Fiankoma. The administration and working committee executed their responsibilities with
excellence. All districts within the Administrative Unit collaborated effectively and provided full support. To establish a strong financial foundation for the newly created Administrative Unit, churches were asked to contribute funds. Many churches in the Manso Area (now part of the Ashanti South Ghana Conference) and Aboabo Church, despite facing financial challenges themselves, responded promptly and made generous contributions. In early August 2014, the Union conducted a pre-inspection to evaluate the Unit’s readiness for an official inspection by the West-Central Africa Division. Following In this assessment, the Union endorsed the Administrative Unit and encouraged its continued progress. In mid-August 2014, the WAD Inspection Team, consisting of Pr. Onaolapo Ajibade (WAD Secretary), Elder Boadi Mensah (Assistant Treasurer), and Pr. Daniel Opoku Boateng (Ministerial Secretary), arrived for the official inspection. They were highly impressed with the Administrative Unit’s performance and acknowledged the support of veteran elders from the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ash Town. 21
Following the inspection, on November 1, 2014, the WAD Executive Committee, during its year-end meeting, voted to grant conference status to the Administrative Unit, with an official commencement date of January 2015.
However, after further reorganization, the Union decided to exclude the Manso Area Districts and instead incorporate the Effiduase Area Districts and the Asawase District.
The newly formed Conference comprised the following districts: Ashtown, New Tafo, Yennyawoso-Anyarno, Airport, Kenyasi, Asawase, Asokore, Asamang, Juaben,
Effiduase, Kumawu, and Senchi. Subsequently, the Antoa District was carved out from the Kenyasi District, increasing the total number of districts to thirteen (13).
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT
The elected officers for the Ashanti Central Ghana Administrative Unit were Pastor Akwasi Boateng (Director), Pastor Gabriel Kofi Kwateng (Under Secretary), and Pastor Ernest Owusu Akyaw (Under Treasurer).
A capable working committee was selected to support the administration in carrying out its duties. These individuals held the mantle until handing over to the first elected administration and executive committee. Their names were: Pr. Akwasi Boateng – President (Chairman), Pr.
Gabriel Kofi Kwateng – Executive Secretary, Pr. Ernest Owusu-Akyaw – Treasurer, Eld. Yaw Boakye-Dankwa, Eld. Edmond Adjei Boadu, Pr. H. E. Diaba, Pr. Oti Boateng, Madam Lydia A. Forkuo, Pr. Anane Abraham Kofi, Eld. Sarfo Nimako Baffour, Pr. Handson Ranns Ankomah, Pr. Jonathan Owusu, and Madam Mercy Tiwaa.
Later, recognizing the vast nature of the work, a proposal was made to the Executive Committee of SCGC through the then administration of SCGC to appoint departmental directors to assist in various departments. The following individuals were elected to these positions: Pr.
Handson Ranns Ankomah (Ministerial Secretary), Pr. Kwaku Adu Boahen (Health and Youth Director), Pr. Edward Osei Bonsu (Communications and Publishing Director), Pr. Hanson Emils Diaba (Sabbath School
and Personal Ministries Director), Pr. Jonathan Owusu (Stewardship Director), and Pr. Enoch Oti Boateng (Auditor).
TERRITORY
Ashanti Central Ghana Conference is geographically located in the Ashanti Region at the following areas; Kumasi Metropolis: Ashtown and New Tafo, Asokore Mampong Municipal: Asawasi, Airport and Yennyawoso-Anyarno, Ejisu-Juaben Municipal: Juaben, Sekyere South: Asamang, Sekyere Kumawu: Kumawu, Sekyere East: Asokore, Effiduase and Senchi, Kwabre East: Antoa and Kenyasi. Ashanti Central Ghana Conference is the host Conference of His Royal Majesty the Otumfour Asantehene at Manhyia in Ash-town.
FIRST SESSION OF ASHANTI CENTRAL GHANA CONFERENCE
The newly created Ashanti Central Ghana Conference held a joint session with the Ashanti South Ghana Conference at Seventh-day Adventist Senior High School, Bekwai, from January 6th to 10th, 2015. During this session, the Conference elected its Administration, Executive Committee, Finance Committee, and other statutory committees to oversee its operations for the first quadrennium.
ASHANTI CENTRAL GHANA CONFERENCE MAIDEN OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
At the session, which was overseen by the Northern Ghana Union Administration, led by Pr. Dr. Kwame Boakye Kwanin, the following pastors were elected as administrators:
OFFICERS
President – Pr. Akwasi Boateng
Executive Secretary – Pr. John Antwi Baafi
Treasurer – Pr. Ernest Owusu-Akyaw
THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE ALSO ELECTED AS DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS OF THE CONFERENCE;
Pr. Gabriel K. Kwarteng – Ministerial Secretary/Family Life Ministries
Pr. Kwaku Adu Boahen – Youth/Music/Chaplaincy/Health
Pr. Jonathan Owusu – Stewardship/Trust Service/Strategic Planning
Pr. Osei Bonsu Edward – Publishing/Communication/Global Mission
Pr. Enoch Oti Boateng – Auditor
Mad. Lydia Akua Forkuo – Women/Young Ladies/Children Ministries
Pr. Hanson Emils Diaba – Personal Ministries/Sabbath School/AMM/AMR
Pr. Gabriel Kofi Kwateng
Pr. Hanson E. Diaba
Pr. Kwaku Adu Boahen
Pr. Edward Osei Bonsu
Pr. Enoch Oti Boateng Mad. Lydia A. Forkuo
Pr. Jonathan Owusu
Pr: William Agyei – Ordained Ministers Representative
Pr. Abraham Kofi Anane – Licensed Ministers Representative
Mr. Stephen Boamah – Accountant
Eld. Osei Amo Mensah – Accountant
Eld. Akwasi Bediako Asare -Accountant
Eld. K. Owusu Yeboah – Regional Education Director
Eld. Yaw Boakye-Dankwa – Educationist
Mad. Agatha Nsia Akuoko – Educationist
Eld. Yeboah Asiamah – Banker
Nana Yaw Frimpong – Legal Practitioner
Nana Gyaama Darkwa – Manager
INAUGURATION OF THE CONFERENCE (ASCG)
On 27th February 2016, the Conference was officially inaugurated at the Roman Catholic School Park in Effiduasi, Sekyere East District of the Ashanti Region. Churches within the Effiduasi area took the opportunity to express their gratitude to God for the establishment of the Ashanti Central Ghana Conference.
The event was graced by Pr. Matthew Ango Bediako, who served as the Guest Speaker.
The climax of the inauguration took place on 13th March 2016 at the Konadu Yiadom School Park in Ashanti New Town, Kumasi. The event was honored by the presence of Pr. Ellie Weick-Dido, President of the West-Central Africa Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as the Guest of Honour, and Pr. Kwame Boakye Kwanin, President of the Northern Ghana Union Mission, was the Special Guest. The Ashanti Regional Minister, Mr. John Alexander Ackon, was also in attendance.
Several distinguished guests graced the occasion, including a representative of His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, and the former Mayor of the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (2009-2013), Hon. Samuel Sarpong.
Additionally, Pr. Kwame Annor-Boahen, Executive Secretary of the Northern Ghana Union Mission, and Pr. Dickson Sarfo Marfo, Treasurer of the Union, were present. Officers and ministers from sister Conferences also attended in support of the event.
On the same day, a sod-cutting ceremony was held to mark the commencement of the construction of an office complex at Yennyawoso-Anyarno. Pastor Ellie Weick-Dido officiated the service in collaboration with Pr. Kwame Boakye Kwanin and the Officers of the Northern Ghana Union Mission. On behalf of the West-Central Africa Division, Pastor Ellie Weick-Dido donated an amount of $5,000.00 towards the construction of the office complex. In total, GH¢126,252.10 was raised during the Inaugural Fundraising event.
SECOND SESSION OF ASHANTI CENTRAL GHANA CONFERENCE
The second session of the Conference was held at the Seventh-day Adventist Senior High School, Kenyasi, from March 5-10, 2019, to elect its Administration, Executive Committee, and other statutory committees responsible for overseeing the affairs of the Conference for the next administrative term. The session was highly successful, culminating in the election of the following individuals as officers, Departmental Directors, Associates, and members of the Executive Committee.
OFFICERS
President – Pr. Akwasi Boateng
Executive Secretary – Pr. Jonathan Owusu
Treasurer – Eld. Alexander Opoku
ASSOCIATE
Associate Treasurer – Miss Kate Sarfo (Deceased)
DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS
Ministerial Secretary/ Family Ministries Dir. – Pr. Edward Osei Bonsu
Stewardship, Strategic Plan. / Trust Services – Pr. William Agyei
Youth, Music & Health Ministries Dir. – Pr. Abraham Kofi Anane
Communication / Chaplaincy/ PARL – Pr. Baffour Okyere Siabour (Esq)
Personal Mins. & Sabbath School, AMM, AMR – Pr. Andrews Owusu Nyarko
Publishing, & Global Mission – Pr. David Adu-Kyei
Women and Children Ministries – Mad. Lydia Akua Forkuo
TRUSTEES
Pr. Akwasi Boateng
Eld. Alexander Opoku
Pr. Edward Osei Bonsu.
Pr. Kwaku Adu-Boahen – Ordained Minister. Rep
Pr. George Essel – Licensed Minister. Rep
Eld. Isaac Akuoko Konadu – Institutional Rep.
Eld. Edward Nyantakyi – Professional, Accountant
Mr. Francis Amoako – Professional, Accountant
Eld. Daniel Kofi Abrokwa – Professional, Banker
Mad. Agartha Nsiah Akuoko Rtd. – Educationist
Eld. Daniel Boakye Acheampong – Rep. Airport / Kenyasi Districts
Eld. Eric Awuah – Rep. Effiduasi / Asamang Districts
Eld. Nicholas Boateng – Rep. Asokore / Juaben Districts
Eld. Kingsford Owusu-Ansah – Rep. Ashtown / Asawasi Districts
Eld. Edmund Agyei Boadu – Rep. New Tafo / Yennyawoso Districts
Mrs. Vivian Quansah – Professional, ECG Ghana
Eld. Yeboah Asuamah – Professional, Banker
Eld. Charles Ankrah – Regional Education Director
Pr. William Agyei – Stewardship / Trust Service/ Strategic Plan.
Pr. Abraham Kof Anane – Youth, Music & Health Director
Pr. David Adu-Kyei – Publishing / Global Mission/ Amr
Dr. Sarfo Mensah – Projects Advisor
This administration served from March 10, 2019, to April 3, 2024. During this period, the Conference achieved significant milestones, including the completion of Phase One of the Office Complex at Anyarno, situated behind the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Yennyawoso-Anyarno, in Kumasi. This phase comprises nine (9) offices, one of which is designated for the Adventist Book Centre.
As a result, the Conference was able to relocate from the South-Central Ghana Conference’s Multi-Purpose Building in Gyinyasi to its newly completed office complex in December 2020.
THE CURRENT LEADERSHIP OF ASHANTI CENTRAL GHANA CONFERENCE
The third session of the Conference was held at Christian Village and Adom Fie in Santasi, Kumasi, from Wednesday, April 3, to Saturday, April 6, 2024, to elect the current Administration, Executive Committee, and other statutory committees responsible for steering the affairs of the Conference.
As in previous sessions, this gathering was highly successful and resulted in the election of the following individuals as officers, Departmental Directors, Associates, and members of the Executive Committee.
OFFICERS
Pr. Jonathan Owusu – President
Pr. Andrews Owusu Nyarko- Executive Secretary
Pr. Alexander Opoku – Treasurer
Following a union appointment of Pr Andrews Owusu Nyarko to the Mid Ghana Union Conference as Stewardship director, the following now serve as the current Administration, Executive Committee, and other statutory committees responsible for steering the affairs of the conference
OFFICERS
Pr. Jonathan Owusu – President
Pr. George Essel – Executive Secretary
Pr. Alexander Opoku – Treasurer
ASSOCIATES
Eld. Festus Owusu – Associate Secretary
Pr. Michael Yeboah – Associate Treasurer
Eld. John Twum Manu – Associate Treasurer in charge of Audit
Eld. Sam Kwadwo Kotei – Associate Treasurer in-Charge of Projects
DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS
Pr. Abraham Kofi Anane – Director, Youth, Health & Music
Pr. Baffour Okyere Siabour (ESQ) – Director, PCM, Communication,
Chaplaincy and PARL
Pr. David Adu-Kyei – Director, Personal Ministries, PM, AMM, SS
Pr. William Agyei – Stewardship, Strategic Planning & Trust Serv.
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Pr. Desmond Tutu Osei-Acheampong – Director, Publishing
Pr. Hanson Emils Diaba – Family Ministries & Ministerial Secretary
Victoria Boakye (Mrs.) – Director, Women & Children’s Ministries
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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CONSTITUENCY
Pr. Jonathan Owusu President (Chairman)
Pr. Andrews Owusu Nyarko Secretary
Pr. Alexander Opoku Treasurer
Pr. Hanson Emils Diaba Ministerial Secretary
Pr. David Adu-Kyei PM/ SS/ AMM/ AMR/APM
Pr. William Agyei Stewardship/ Trust Service
Pr. Abraham Kofi Anane Youth/ Music/ Health
Mrs. Victoria Boakye Women/ Children’s Min.
Pr. Baffour Okyere Siabour (ESQ) Communication/ Chaplaincy/ PARL
Pr. Festus Djikunu Ordained Minister’s Rep
Pr. Richard Gyasi License Minister’s Rep
Eld. Francis Amoako Professional (Accountant)
Eld. Kingsford Owusu-Ansah Professional (Accountant)
Eld. Samuel Kumah Airport/Kenyasi Rep.
Eld. Kenneth Kwaku Yeboah Effiduasi/Asamang Rep.
Eld. Nicholas Boateng Asokore/ Juaben Rep.
Eld. John Gyimah New Tafo/ Yennyawoso Rep.
Ms. Rita Gyamfuah Ashtown/ Asawasi Rep.
Dr. George Wireko Brobbey Bonsu Professional (Medical Doctor)
DSP Eld. Emmanuel Kwarteng Amaning Professional (Police Officer)
Mrs. Esther Gyasi-Pokuaah Education
Pr. Michael Yeboah
Associate Treasurer