Osagyefuo Ofori Panin, known in private life as Odeshie Kwame Boakye Ofori Atta, ascended the Ofori Panin Stool in 1999. He is the 35th occupant of the Ofori Panin Stool of the Akyem Abuakwa State, which was established by Atta Apeanin Kwaframoa Woyiawonyi in 1362. Okyenhene is an outspoken advocate for the environment taking strong stance against acts that result in environmental degradation in the landscape. In addition, he has been active in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and in supporting formal education for children of school age and the establishment of a tertiary educational institution to produce professionals to help preserve the environment for a positive impact not only on Okyeman but Ghana as a whole.