Discover the History of Abura

Abakrampa, a historic community in Abura State, was formerly called Abramboe, founded in 1366 . It was known to be the dancing community in the Etsii country, which became the Paramount seat of Abura in 1666 during the reign of Kwesi Idun Panyin . According to oral tradition, a hunter named Okormansa Amoa, through his hunting expedition, met Edu-Afor, who had long been settled at Akrampa Panyin (a settlement where Abakrampa Senior High School is situated). Edu-Afor showed him a spot where he discovered a ripe palm tree being devoured by vultures, as well as the Ɔkyekyetu (a hole of an alligator), an indication that there was water at that spot.

Our Historical Journey

Enchanted by the sight he found, Okormansa Kobena Amoa settled in the area and named it Abakrampa, derived from the Fante words " Abɛ " (palm nut) and " Krampa " (vulture), literally meaning "the place where vultures frequently eat palm nuts." Alternative historical accounts suggest that Abakrampa is a combination of two Fante male names, "Abakah" and "Ampah," who were palm wine tappers. During the arrival of the Borbor Mfantse ancestors at the coast, they sought the necessity for water for their survival. While traversing the dense forest, they stumbled upon palm trees tapped by Edu-Afor (an Etsi Farmer). Abakah and Ampah helped themselves to the palm wine and sent some back to their people. As Abakah and Ampah frequently visited the spot to gather palm wine, others followed, referring to the place as Abakah-Ampah, eventually corrupted to Abakrampa. The community appellation is Ngyedum , which translates to "fire quenchers," signifying Abakrampa's spiritual potency and its status as a powerful city within the Abora State.