Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu II Passes Away, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Informed, Photos

• The Mampong Traditional Council (MTC) has announced that the Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, has passed away
• An MTC delegation led by Mamponghemaa Nana Agyakoma Difie has informed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, of Daasebre's passing
• Photos of the solemn meeting between the MTC and Otumfuo at the Manhyia Palace on Monday, April 28, 2025, have emerged online

Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, the Paramount Chief of the Mampong Traditional Area in the Ashanti Region, has passed away.

It is not known when the revered traditional leader passed away, but the news emerged online on Monday, April 28, 2025.

According to GHOne TV, the Mampong Traditional Council (MTC) has informed the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, of the sad development.

The MTC delegation was led by Mamponghemaa Nana Agyakoma Difie II. The Ejurahene Barima Osei Hwedie II was also part of the delegation.

The official Facebook page of the Manhyia Palace shared photos of the Mamponghemaa and her council at the seat of Asantehene. The photos showed a solemn atmosphere with Nana Agyakoma Difie II and her delegation with sad faces.

See the post below:

The late Mamponghene's final public appearance occurred during the last Akwasidae festival in Mampong, where he admonished NDC supporters against promoting tribal divisions during protests regarding the selection of a Municipal Chief Executive for the Mampong Municipal Assembly.

Watch the last public video of the Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, below:

Profile of late Mamponghene

Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, known in private life as Oswald Gyimah-Kessie, was born in 1939.

A product of Prempeh College and the University of Ghana, Legon, he has a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Economics, Political Science and Modern History and also holds an L.L.B. (Hons) – Law.

He was enstooled as Mamponghene on August 25, 1996, succeeding his uncle, Nana Atakora Amaniampong II, who had abdicated.

By his ascension to the Amanimpong Stool, he also became the occupant of the revered Silver Stool, positioning him as second-in-command in the Asante traditional hierarchy. As Vice President of the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs, he frequently represented the Asantehene in significant customary matters.

Before his enstoolment, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II was a lawyer and economist who previously served as Registrar of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He started as an Assistant Registrar in 1972 and was promoted to Registrar in 1991. He retired from KNUST in 2000.

Throughout his reign, he was widely respected for his diplomatic skills and unwavering commitment to both his community and Ghana's chieftaincy institutions.

He was survived by his wife, Mrs Janet Dorothy Gyimah-Kessie, and daughter, Dr Naana Mary Gyimah-Kessie, a medical practitioner.

Otumfuo at fundraising in Kumasi

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Foundation held a fundraising gala dinner event on Friday, April 25, 2025.

The Asantehene attended the private event with his beautiful, esteemed wife, Lady Julia Osei Tutu.

Many prominent dignitaries attended the high-profile event, including former president John Kofi Agyekum Kufuor and businessman Mr Andrew Asamoah.

Source: YEN.com.gh