However on 1 February 2012 (effectively 28 June 2012), it was split off into two new districts: Asutifi North District (capital: Kenyasi) and Asutifi South District (capital: Hwidiem). The district assembly was located in the southwest part of Brong-Ahafo Region (now central part of Ahafo Region) and had Kenyasi as its capital town.
On February 1, 2012 (effectively June 28, 2012), it was divided into two new districts: Asutifi North District (capital: Kenyasi) and Asutifi South District (capital: Hwidiem). The district assembly was situated in the southwest portion of Brong-Ahafo Region (now central part of Ahafo Region) and had Kenyasi as its capital town.