Akropong

Akropong became the royal seat of Akuapem, a state of several communities in the hills north of the Gold Coast. Its rulers were of Akyem origin, while many of their subjects belonged to the older Guan communities of the hills. Their alliance was forged in a struggle against Akwamu, whose power had long extended over the region.

Around 1730 the hill communities sought help from Akyem against Akwamu. The Akyem commander Ofori Kuma and his followers helped defeat their overlords, and an agreement at Abotakyi in 1733 secured Akyem leadership over the new Akuapem state. Akropong grew under his successor Fianko Betuafo. In 1743 the royal stool was moved there from Nsorem, making the town the seat of government under King Kwapong Kyerefo.

The later city of Koforidua lies nearby.