Nana Baffour Gyan
Title of Office
Akwamuhene, Atebubu Traditional Area
Stool Name: Nana Baffour Gyan
Private Name: Samuel Kwame Amoako
Date of Enstoolment: 16/08/2013.
National House of Chiefs Serial No.: 2861
Traditional Status: Divisional Chief
Biographical Profile
Nana Baffour Gyan, known privately as Samuel Kwame Amoako, is the Akwamuhene of the Atebubu Traditional Area. He was born to Opanin Yaw Adu and Maame Adwoa Gyambea (affectionately known as Adwoa Bour), both natives of Atebubu. He hails from the Asona clan, one of the significant matrilineal royal families of the Akan. Nana is married to Mrs. Margaret Akua Asaabea, and together they are blessed with five children.
Before his elevation to the Akwamuhene stool, Nana worked with Sojafic Cylinder Company at the North Industrial Area in Accra, where he served for ten years as a Mechanical Supervisor. His working experience equipped him with leadership skills and practical knowledge in industrial operations.
Upon returning to Atebubu, Nana transitioned fully into farming, which has become his main occupation and source of livelihood. He continues to combine his economic activities with loyal service to the traditional council. His reign as Akwamuhene reflects humility, dedication and commitment to cultural continuity, family lineage, and community development within the Atebubu Traditional Area