Family Roots and Childhood
I was born into a family deeply rooted in both tradition and faith. My mother, Yehosheba Gyamfi (formerly known as Margaret Ofori, but affectionately called Ama Akyaa), and my father, Pastor Clement Doku, who later became known as Nana Kweku Adu-Gyamfi II, both hail from Adansi-Bodwesango in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Their rich heritage and devotion to both spirituality and leadership shaped the foundation of my upbringing.
My father, who was originally from Juaso, studied at Konogo Odumasi Senior High School, where he learned the trade of electrical work. Over time, however, his spiritual calling took precedence, and he became a pastor in the New Apostolic Church. His dedication to the ministry was instrumental in planting several New Apostolic Church congregations in the Asante-Akyim area, following the efforts of white missionaries who first introduced the church to the region.
Leadership & Ministry
Eventually, Pastor Clement Doku moved away from the New Apostolic Church and began working with Christ Church of Light in Konongo. Known for his deep prayer life and healing gifts, he became a spiritual anchor for many, offering prayers that helped people with travel aspirations and healing those suffering from physical and mental illnesses.
Nana Kweku Adu-Gyamfi iI
In the late 1980s, my father was called back to Bodwesango by his uncles, who sought his leadership to serve as the regent for his uncle, Nana Kyere Ababio, who was then the king of Bodwesango. Despite internal family disputes over his candidacy, which led to several litigations, a compromise was eventually reached, and he was made the Chief of the Agona Boakari Clan. It was during this period, in the palace, that I was born.
Saganasa Minning Comapny
From the 1990s until he suffered a stroke in 2001, my father focused on two major projects. The first was resolving the chieftaincy disputes in Bodwesango to ensure the smooth enthronement of a new king. The second was the creation of Saganasa Minning Company, a mining venture that attracted numerous foreign investors, including a notable Chinese partner, Hu, whose unfortunate death stalled the project’s progress. After my father’s illness, the vision for the company was never fully realized.
Maame Ama Akyaa
My mother, Yehosheba, completed her O'Level education at Bodwesango and later moved to Accra to learn sewing and hairdressing. She established a shop in Kaneshie Market, where she trained apprentices in these trades. In the early 1970s, during a period of famine in Ghana, she was one of many who sought refuge in Nigeria. After returning to Ghana, she resettled in Tema in the 1980s before moving to Bodwesango in the early 1990s, where she met my father and I was born.
Childhood Days
My parents’ influence in my life was profound. My father’s dual role as a spiritual leader and traditional chief shaped my worldview, instilling in me the values of service, faith, leadership, and the importance of tradition. Growing up in the palace, I was immersed in the intersection of our family’s traditional responsibilities and Christian beliefs. This foundation, combined with my mother’s strength and resilience, has been a guiding force in my life and ministry.