{"id":90861,"date":"2025-08-22T13:33:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T13:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=90861"},"modified":"2025-08-22T13:33:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T13:33:34","slug":"colorful-one-week-celebration-of-asantehemaa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=90861","title":{"rendered":"Colorful one-week celebration of Asantehemaa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Manhyia Palace was draped in solemnity on Thursday, August 21, as the Ashanti Kingdom observed the one-week celebration of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.<\/p>\n

Traditional rituals filled the palace courtyard as mourners gathered to honour the revered queen mother, daughter of the 13th Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem III.<\/p>\n

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Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, together with Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, signed the book of condolence on arrival, joining the royal family and sympathisers.<\/p>\n

Former Presidents Nana Akufo-Addo and John Agyekum Kufuor were in attendance, as was the New Patriotic Party\u2019s 2024 Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh. <\/p>\n

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The National Democratic Congress also paid its respects with a delegation led by National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia and General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey.<\/p>\n

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, announced that the final funeral rites will be held from Sunday, September 14 to Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace. <\/p>\n

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Ahead of the ceremonies, he declared a ban on public gatherings, including funerals, outdoor events, and social activities, within Kumasi and surrounding areas during the five-day period.<\/p>\n

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Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who passed earlier this month, was the longest-serving Asantehemaa in modern history, remembered for her wisdom, grace, and immense contribution to the Asante Kingdom.<\/p>\n

Myjoyonline\u2019s<\/strong><\/em> photojournalist, Sammy Moore, was at Manhyia Palace and captured moments from the one-week observance.<\/p>\n

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