Emmanuel Mate Kole

Emmanuel Mate Kole or Nene Sir Azzu Mate Kole I, Kt (1860 in Krobo Odumase – 1939) was the third 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.^[1][2][3][4]

Nene Sir Azzu Mate Kole I
Kt
Konor of Manya Krobo Traditional Area
Reign	1892–1939
Coronation	1939
Predecessor	Sakite I
Successor	Nene Azzu Mate Kole II
Born	Emmanuel Mate Kole 1860 Krobo Odumase
Died	1939 (aged 78–79) Manya Krobo District
Issue	Azzu Mate Kole II
House	Odumase Dynasty
Father	Peter Nyarko
Religion	Presbyterian
Occupation	Educator Paramount chief

A former teacher in Basel Mission schools who trained at the Basel Mission Seminary, Akropong, he encouraged agricultural development and road-building as a ruler.^[5] In 1911, despite opposition from the Gold Coast Aborigines Rights Protection Society, he became the first African chief to be appointed to the Gold Coast Legislative Council.^[6]