Welcome to the Official website of Rev. Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah
Introduction: A symbol of unity between faith and culture
The embrace of purpose and leadership
When Chiefs and Reverends pray, communities are strengthened.
An Official Photograph of the Team
Earlier this month, a delegation of Reverend Ministers paid a warm visit to Rev. Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah, the Adontsenhen of Gomoa Abrekum I and Nkambomhen (Divisional Chief Arbitrator) of the Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council.
Their visit centered on a deep and thought-provoking discussion on the theme, “What It Takes for a Reverend to Become a Chief.” The conversation explored the harmony between spiritual calling and traditional leadership, emphasizing that both roles—though distinct—serve a common purpose: the growth, peace, and moral development of society.
Rev. Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah shared valuable insights into how embracing traditional leadership as a man of God can bridge gaps between faith and culture. He highlighted that the role of a Chief is not in conflict with the Christian mission but can rather amplify community impact, promoting justice, unity, and sustainable development through divine wisdom. The visiting ministers commended Rev. Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah for his visionary leadership and for redefining the perception of how Christianity and African tradition can coexist to transform lives and communities.
The meeting ended with a prayer of thanksgiving, symbolizing unity, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to serve humanity through both the pulpit and the stool.
On behalf of the Office of Rev. Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah, Adontsehen of Gomoa Abrekum I & Nkabomhen(DIVISIONAL CHIEF ARBITRATOR) of Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council, we wish to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all loved ones, friends, family, and well-wishers who supported and graced the Enstoolment Ceremony of Rev. Obed Danquah on Friday, 19th September, 2025.
Your prayers, presence, goodwill, and contributions played a significant role in making this great occasion a true success. We are deeply grateful for the love and solidarity shown, and we look forward to your continued support as we work together for the progress of our community and people.
May the Almighty bless and reward you abundantly.
With sincere gratitude,
Office of Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah, Adontsehen of Gomoa Abrekum I & Nkabomhen (DIVISIONAL CHIEF ARBITRATOR) of Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council
MY JOURNEY & HOW IT ALL STARTED
A Reverend Minister Becoming a Chief
My motivation for accepting a chieftaincy role is largely shaped by the negative perception some Christians hold against African tradition and culture, often dismissing them as “fundamentally idolatry.”
As a Christian, I recognize that Jesus Christ is the King of kings (Revelation 17:14). It is from this conviction, and from my own Christological encounters, that I accepted the call to serve as a chief.
Before I was called into ministry six years ago, I lived a worldly life. Since then, the Holy Spirit has been shaping me, though I still have rough edges that must be refined by the King of all kings. Righteousness is not from human effort but by God’s grace.
This step is, therefore, a call for Christians to mediate between faith and African culture. The fear of syncretism can be reduced if Christians engage meaningfully with culture in order to reveal the true light of Christ. For Jesus did not come to abolish tradition or the law, but to fulfil them (Matthew 5:17). He did not abolish cultural models such as kingship or remembrance of ancestors, but rather redefined them in light of God’s kingdom.
When one sees a goat being slaughtered in a palace and calls it syncretism, we must remember that the blood of Jesus surpasses every earthly sacrifice. Christ is the final
sacrifice (Hebrews 9:11–28). Just as poultry, fish, and meat must be killed before being eaten, so too is the slaughter of animals in traditional settings a symbolic purification. For Christians, the altar is not about blood but about presenting ourselves with clean hearts before God in worship. All traditions and cultures began as the primal imagination of our forebears. Some practices, such as human sacrifice, must rightly be abolished, but others, like the substitution of animals, may be understood differently.
It is also important to note that remembering our loved ones is not idolatry. Christians hold memorials, share tributes on anniversaries, and pray for the departed. In the same way, traditional practitioners remember their ancestors. When they pour libation, they first point to the sky, acknowledging God’s supremacy, before invoking the memory of their forebears.
Scripture remains the foundation that reforms and redeems us as Africans. It shapes our cultural identity and guides us to see Christ more clearly. Christianity is not opposed to culture; Jesus himself lived within Jewish tradition. He was circumcised on the eighth day (Luke 2:21), attended weddings (John 2:1–12), and observed Jewish festivals. He also used parables, drawn from everyday cultural experiences, just as African chiefs use proverbs as vehicles of wisdom.
Our kings and queens must therefore submit their thrones to Christ, embody the gospel, and continue cultural practices that do not contradict Scripture. Christianity is not a western religion; it is for all people. In heaven, there is no racial distinction; Christ is for all.
It is true that some stools (especially black stools) involve rituals that conflict with Christianity. These must be avoided. Yet, through faith, Christ can reign even from these thrones. Ministers of the gospel must not withdraw from culture but rather reform and transform it in light of Scripture. As Paul reminds us, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers” (2 Corinthians 6:14–16). This does not call for rejection of culture but for Christ to transform it.
A Reverend Minister becoming a chief must, therefore, be seen not as compromise but as an opportunity to reform cultural practices, affirm identity, and reveal Christ in our context. As Scripture declares: “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23), but it is through grace that we are saved (Ephesians 2:8).
Jesus Christ entered a specific culture, spoke its language, respected its customs, and reinterpreted them for the kingdom of God. He was culturally attuned yet stood above culture. In the same way, Christian ministers are called to uphold Scripture, which stands above culture but not against it.
It is in this spirit that I, Reverend Obed Danquah, have humbly accepted my enstoolment as Adontsenhen of Gomoa Abrekum I and Divisional Chief Arbitrator (Nkabomhen) of Gomoa Ajumako Traditional Council. May Christ, the King of kings, continue to guide this path of cultural renewal and spiritual transformation.
Today, the Gomoa Abrekum Methodist Church family joins together in heartfelt thanksgiving to God for the life and ministry of Rev. Nana Osomfo Kweku Nkrumah Danquah. We celebrate his faithful service, his spiritual guidance, and his unwavering dedication to the work of God and the community.
Gomoa Abrekum, near Gomoa Mankoadze (ten minutes away from Apam) OR 15 minutes from Winneba Junction.
Reception : Residence of Nkabomhen, Off Morgan Lane, Gomoa Abrekum.