Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's 5-day funeral rites scheduled

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The late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III

The final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, will be held from Sunday, September 14, 2025, to Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace, Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has announced.

For the elaborate Asante rites, which will bring together chiefs, queen mothers, and dignitaries, among others, a ban on all public gatherings, including funerals, outdoor events, and social activities, within Kumasi, Ashanti Region, and its environs, has been declared by the palace.

The ban is to ensure the proper observation of the rites, and enhance security and decorum in view of the mammoth crowds anticipated.

Additionally, Manhyia Palace has urged compliance from the public.

The Asante royal passed on August 7.

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