Nana Kwabena Wiafe

Nana Kwabena Wiafe also known as Nana Kwabena Wiafe Ababio or, in private life, Kwabena Sanwo Ansah (1905 – 1981), was a traditional ruler and Omanhene of Offinso Traditional Area. He is known to be the first Offinso royal to be enstooled twice in Offinso history. He reigned from 1935 to 1945 and from 1959 to 1966.

Early life Wiafe was born in 1905. He received his elementary education at St. Peter's School in Kumasi before continuing his studies at the Accra Academy in Accra for his secondary education. After completion of his schooling, Nana Kwabena Wiafe ventured into the cocoa industry and became a cocoa buying agent at Ashanti Bekwai.

Wiafe was enstooled for a second time when nineteen chiefs convened a meeting in Offinso, during which they collectively passed a resolution urging the CPP government to reinstate Offinso's former status of paramountcy. Wiafe presided over the meeting. In attendance were representatives from the Offinso Youth Association and the Ratepayers Association.

Following these events, Nana Kwabena Wiafe became known as the first Offinso royal in Offinso's history to be enstooled as Omanhene on two separate occasions.

Personal life Wiafe was survived by five widows and 26 children. He died on Thursday, 13 August, 1981 and was laid to rest on Friday, 21 August, 1981.