The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Atiwa East District Assembly, Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim, together with the District coordinating director in the person of Mr Paul Acquah, the Presiding Member, Hon. Nyark Abraham Kofi and several Hon members , staff of the Assembly, executives of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), friends, and members of the media, joined the bereaved family of the late Lawyer Kwabena Panin Nkansah to pay their last respects during his One Week celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) campus in Kumasi.
The solemn gathering brought together political leaders, government officials, family members, colleagues, and sympathizers from across the country to celebrate the life and remarkable public service of the late lawyer and administrator, whose dedication to local governance left a lasting impact on the Atiwa area.
Lawyer Kwabena Panin Nkansah served as the District Chief Executive for the former Atiwa West District Assembly, headquartered at Kwabeng. His commitment to development and effective local governance earned him widespread admiration and respect. In 2018, under the leadership of His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, he was appointed as the first District Chief Executive of the newly created Atiwa East District following the government’s decentralization agenda.
The creation of the Atiwa East District marked a significant milestone in the area’s history. The district was officially inaugurated and commissioned as a fully-fledged District Assembly after being carved out of the former Atiwa West District Assembly at Kwabeng. As the pioneer DCE, Lawyer Kwabena Panin Nkansah played a pivotal role in establishing the administrative structures of the new district and laying the foundation for its growth and development.
Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim, the Presiding Member, Hon. Nyark Abraham Kofi, the DCD Mr Paul Acquah, representatives of the NDC District Executives, Assembly staff, friends, and members of the media, extended their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, praying for strength and comfort during this difficult period.
As respects were paid, many remembered Lawyer Kwabena Panin Nkansah not only for his legal profession and distinguished public service but also for his vision, integrity, and commitment to community development. His legacy as both the former DCE for Atiwa West and the pioneer DCE of Atiwa East District Assembly will continue to inspire generations of public servants.
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
