KUMASI – The Manhyia Palace was the scene of a solemn procession on September 4, 2025, as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, received messages of condolence and donations following the death of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the Asantehemaa.
A wide array of groups and individuals, including traditional authorities and various religious organizations, paid their respects. Among the notable mourners were delegations from the Methodist Church of Ghana, the Pentecost Church of Ghana, and the Ashanti Central Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Corporate bodies also joined the Asante Kingdom in mourning, with representatives from Universal Merchant Bank (UMB), the Ashanti Regional Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA), Montals Engineering, Fan Milk Company, and Denzel Logistics presenting their sympathies. Cultural groups such as Asanteman Nwonkro and businesses like K Adu Gas Oven were also in attendance.
The solemn gathering also saw prominent political figures and professionals express their condolences, including politicians Dr. Owusu Afriyie, Joseph Asante, and Lawyer Ralph Kwame Agyapong, along with acupressure specialist Mr. Patrick Ofei Amanor.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
