The idea of bringing Brong-Ahafo Associations in North America under one umbrella association was brought by the Brong-Ahafo Association of Denver, Colorado, during their inauguration graced by the presence of Osagyefo OseadeEyo Nana Agyeman-Badu II on July 19, 2003.

     

      A day after the inauguration, July 20, 2003, representatives from Brong-Ahafo Associations in North America present at the inauguration convened at the residence of Mr. Sadiq Annor of Denver. Present at the meeting were Denver, Chicago, New York and Toronto.

     

      The name Council of Brong-Ahafo Associations of North America (COBAANA) was unanimously approved. An interim executives were selected to lead the new association. they were Mr. Samuel Tuah of Toronto as President, Mr. Edward Mensah of New York as Vice President, Mr. Kwasi Amponsa-Yeboah of Chicago as Secretary, Mr. Sadiq Annor of Denver as Treasurer and Mr. Samuel Tandoh of Denver as Financial Secretary.

     

      Due to lack of communication between the executives, the association became dormant. During the inauguration of Brong-Ahafo Association of Columbus, Ohio, in 2008, Mr. Kwasi Amponsa-Yeboah brought up the issue again at an informal meeting. Associations present at the meeting were Columbus, Chicago, Toronto, Denver, New York and Washington DC. The consensus was that Mr. Joseph Now-Duku of Toronto and Mr. Kwasi Amponsa-Yebouah of Chicago should spearhead the formation of the umbrella association.

     

      Back in Chicago, Mr. Kwasi Amponsa-Yeboah wrote a drafted constitution and also designed the logo of the association.Through the help of Mr. Ben Kodom-Ayensu of Chicago, a conference call line was secured. Through this medium representatives from Chicago, Columbus, Denver, Toronto and Washington DC started monthly meetings to streamline the drafted constitution.

     

      At the inauguration of the Brong-Ahafo Association of Worcester, a formal meeting was held to discuss the progress of the association. At that meeting, Mr. Kwasi Amponsa-Yeboah presented the logo to members. The logo comprised of two crossed swords representing power and authority surrounded by Adinkra symbol representing our culture. These were encased by two olive branches representing peace and unity. Inscribed in the middle of the logo was the motto; "Yen Man Nti" (Love  of our Nation). At the same meeting, members selected Toronto to host the inauguration of the association.  

     

      Discussions and amendments to draft the constitution was completed in January 2010 and the inauguration date was set. Through the hard work of the Brong-Ahafo Association of Toronto spearheaded by Mr. Joseph Ntow Duku, six associations, namely; Chicago, Columbus, Denver, Toronto, Washington DC and Worcester convened in Toronto, Canada on May 29, 2010.

     

      The first COBAANA representatives' meeting was held to promulgate and adopt the constitution and election. The elected officers were; Mr. Kwasi Amponsa-Yeboah of Chicago, Chairman, Mr. Alex Ankomah of Toronto, Vice Chairman, Mr. Paul Gyau of Washington DC, General Secretary, Mr. Padmore Gyau of Worcester, Assistant Secretary, Mr. Francis Apraku of Toronto, Treasurer, Mr. Daniel Asante of Columbus, Financial Secretary, Mr. Samuel Tandoh of Denver, Publicity Officer and Miss Mina Annan of Chicago, Assistant Publicity Officer.

     

      The inauguration was graced by the presence of Honorable Kwadwo Nyamekye Marfo, Regional Minister of Brong-Ahafo Region, Osahene Nana Kwaku Aterkyi, Omanhene of Kukuom and President of Brong-Ahafo Regional House of Chiefs and Nana Abena Boatemaa, Queen Mother of Domase No. 1 and President of Brong-Ahafo Queen Mothers Association. The inauguration was a success and soon thereafter New York and Calgary came on board.

     

      On July 2, 2011 all eight chapters convened in Chicago for our first convention which was also successful and profitable. during a visit to Ghana by the then Chairman Mr. Kwasi Amponsa-Yeboah, he paid a visit to the Regional Hospital in Sunyani. A list of needs was presented to him and upon his arrival back in Chicago presented the list to COBAANA. Top on the list was bedsheets and at a conference call meeting members approved and one hundred bedsheets were sent to the hospital.

     

      Columbus, Ohio, was the next venue for COBAANA convention and on September 1, 2012 all eight chapters convened in Columbus. At the annual meeting to elect new executive members, the then Chairman Rev. Kwasi Amponsa-Yeboah withdrew his candidacy, reason being that he retiring and will leave for Ghana for good. the election results was as follows: Chairman, Mr. Alex Akomah, Vice Chairman, Mr. Daniel Asante, General Secretary, Mr. Paul Gyau, Vice Secretary, Padmore Gyau, Treasurer, Mr. Francis Apraku, Financial Secretary, Mr. Samuel Tandoh, Publicity Officer, Miss Mina Annan and Assistant Publicity Officer, Mr. Seth Bonsu. The convention was successful and profitable. 

     

      In early 2013 a philanthropist in Chicago gave the Brong-Ahafo Association of Chicago eight (8) Stryker multi purpose beds valued at two thousand and four hundred dollars (2,400) a piece. The association presented the beds to COBAANA and the beds were shipped to the Regional Hospital in Sunyani.

     

      On August 31, 2014 Washington DC hosted the third convention and was well attended ad profitable. Cincinnati became the ninth chapter to join COBAANA. By voice acclaimation New York beat out Calgary to host the 2014 convention.

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