Emmanuel Mate Kole

Emmanuel Mate Kole or Nene Sir Azzu Mate Kole I, was the third List of [rulers of the Akan state of Manya Krobo|Konor], or paramount chief, of the Manya Krobo from 1892 until his death in 1939. He was succeeded by his son, Nene Azzu Mate Kole II, who ruled Manya Krobo from 1939 until his death in 1990.
A former teacher in Basel Mission schools who trained at the Presbyterian [College of Education, Akropong|Basel Mission Seminary, Akropong], he encouraged agricultural development and road-building as a ruler. In 1911, despite opposition from the Gold [Coast Aborigines Rights Protection Society], he became the first African chief to be appointed to the Legislative [Council of the Gold Coast|Gold Coast Legislative Council].