The final funeral rite for the Asntehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, is currently taking place at the Manhyia Palace in the Ashanti Region.

Shops, schools, banks, markets, and offices in Kumasi have been closed today, Thursday September 18, for the final funeral rites of the Queen Mother.

In the same vein, residents have been directed to remain indoors on Thursday evening as the procession moves from Bantama to Breman.

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Addressing the media, the funeral committee announced that the directive is part of tradition to honor the Queen Mother.

“On Thursday, as we bid a final farewell to the Queen Mother, we wish to give this important notice. The procession will move from Bantama to Breman, and we humbly ask everyone to remain indoors in the evening. In the past, when events involving the King took place, people would stand in respect even in the afternoon. In this case, since it will be held in the evening, we ask simply that you stay in your homes."

"With utmost humility, we remind all that Thursday is the funeral of the Asantehemaa. On that day, shops are to remain closed. Schools, banks, and offices will also be closed in observance of the occasion,” the committee announced at a press briefing.

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The funeral rites for the Queen Mother began on Monday, September 15, and continued through Wednesday, and will be concluded today, Thursday, September 18.

Manhyia Palace in Kumasi has received Ghanaian sympathizers following the passing of Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III.

On Monday, September 15, religious groups, political parties, and corporate bodies paid their respects. The judiciary, security agencies, and financial institutions followed the next day.

Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei TuTu II received traditional leaders, ministers of state, diplomats, parliamentarians, and MMDCEs.

A one-week observation was held at the forecourt of the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi for the late Queen Mother on August 21. It followed a display of traditional Asante customs, with chiefs, queen mothers, and government officials.

On Wednesday August 13, the Archbishop of Kumasi, Most Rev. Gabriel Justice Anokye, led a delegation to the Manhyia Palace to pray for the Asantehene and to express their condolences to the King, after the demise of the Asantehemaa.

They also visited the late Ohemaa’s court to formally convey their sympathies to the family and offer prayers as well.

Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom II passed away at age 98 as the 14th Queen of the Asante Kingdom.

Her passing was announced on August 11 at an emergency sitting of the Asanteman Traditional Council, which was presided over by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.