Adukrom is a town in the

Okere District Okere District is one of the thirty-three districts in Eastern Region, Ghana. Originally it was formerly part of the then-larger Akuapim North District in 1988, which was created from the former Akuapim District Council; until it was elevated to ...

Assembly in the

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of Ghana. It shares borders with Awukugua Akuapem where Okomfo anokye was born The town is known for the Nifahene Stool of Akuapem and the capital of

and situated on the Togo Atakora hills on the main Ho- Koforidua main trunk road in the northern part of Akuapem. It is also the political and administrative capital of the Okere Constituency which is currently represented in Parliament by the New Patriotic Party Member of Parliament, Hon. Dan Botwe. Adukrom has an estimated population of 8,881 in 2013. The town used to be the capital of the Nifa Division of the Akuapem State which was created in 1730. The Nifa Division which is currently the Okere Traditional Area is situated on the extreme north of the Bewase Ridge of the Akuapem Togo Mountains on the North-East of Accra.

Festival

The People of Adukrom celebrate Odwira and this ceremony is usually held in September/October. Odwira is one of Ghana's many festivals that see attendance from people from all walks of life including the diaspora. For many decades, the Odwira Festival has been a staple of Ghana's colourful, vibrant and diverse cultural expression, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate themes of victory, gratitude and harvest, in unity. However, even before Odwira became a part of Ghana's cultural landscape it had long been celebrated by the people of

Akropong Akropong is a town in South Ghana and is the capital of the Akuapim North District, a district in the Eastern Region of South Ghana. This town is known for producing snails and palm oil.

Amanokrom Amanokrom is a town in the Akuapim North District of the Eastern Region of Ghana. It shares border with Mamfe and Abotakyi History Àmanokrom, one of the principal Twi speaking towns in Akuapem, was established around 1742 by Nana Amanor Awuah ...

and Aburi in the

Economy

Farming Activities: Adukrom can be described as an averagely dynamic center of farming and trading activities. Its suburbs such as

Abiriw Abiriw is a town in the Okere District Assembly in the Eastern Region of Ghana.It shares border with Akropong and Dawu. On its southern border is Abiriw Sacred Grove, which has an area of 400 square mile. History Abiriw is one of the Guan ...

, Dawu,

Awukugua Awukugua is a town in the Okere District Assembly in the Eastern Region of Ghana. It shares border with Abiriw and Dawu.' Festival The People of Abiriw celebrate Ohum and this ceremony is usually held in November/December. Ohum is one of Gha ...

, Asenema, Krutiase, Mintakrom, Okrakwadwo Garikope, Nyensi, Deveme, Nkyenoa, Sanfo, Lakpa, Amahi, etc. produce more than a quarter of the foodstuffs that are sent to

Accra Accra (; tw, Nkran; dag, Ankara; gaa, Ga or ''Gaga'') is the capital and largest city of Ghana, located on the southern coast at the Gulf of Guinea, which is part of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2021 census, the Accra Metropolitan District, , ...

and Tema. With its special cassava species, the lower part of the

Constituency An electoral district, also known as an election district, legislative district, voting district, constituency, riding, ward, division, or (election) precinct is a subdivision of a larger State (polity), state (a country, administrative region, ...

on the main Adukrom Koforidua road is an area where the President's special initiative for cassava production could receive a massive boost. Social Amenities: Adukrom hosts two Senior High Schools and four

Junior High Schools A middle school (also known as intermediate school, junior high school, junior secondary school, or lower secondary school) is an educational stage which exists in some countries, providing education between primary school and secondary school. ...

. There is also a private commercial institution which specializes in training in

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. The location of the town has made it easier for the construction of three mobile phone cell sites; one by AitrelTigo and the others by MTN. Plans are far advanced to site other communication cell sites in the town.

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in the town is therefore very much enhanced. There is also a Police station, a Clinic, a bank, a market, and a reliable water supply from the Booster Station located just at the foot of the hill between Aseseeso and Adukrom. The town's electricity supplies are unfailing and it is expected that the service providers of water could do their best to improve its current performance in the town.

Notable people

William Kwasi Aboah William Kwasi Aboah (born 4 June 1939) is a Ghanaian barrister and politician. He was the minister for the police and the former minister for interior of Ghana. Early life and education Aboah was born on 4 June 1939. He attended the Larteh Pre ...

, the former Director of Ghana Immigration.

References

{{reflist Populated places in the Central Region (Ghana)