 Tradition has it that the Fante sub-groups Ekumfi, Abora, Enyan, Nkusukum and Kurentsir were the first to settle Mankessim.They were later joined by the Gomoa, Ajumako, Akatakyi and the Edina.In the early 19th century, the Ashanti began expanding their control over Ghana, sending many people fleeing to the coast.