Ga Manye Burial Service: Akufo-Addo Arrives At Funeral Of Late Naa Dedei Omaedru III

Ga Manye Burial Service: Akufo-Addo Arrives At Funeral Of Late Naa Dedei Omaedru III

  • President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has arrived at the ongoing funeral of the late Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Omaedru III
  • In a video, he made a grand entrance alongside his security details into the premises of the Ga Mantse Palace
  • Aside from the president, his wife, First Lady Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo, and Vice-President Dr Bawumia are present

The President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has arrived to pay homage to the late Ga Manye, Naa Dedei Omaedru III.

The funeral of the late Queen Mother of the Ga State, Her Royal Majesty Naa Dedei Omaedru III, is underway at the Ga Mantse Palace in Accra on Saturday (today), October 28.

Photos of Rebecca Akufo-Addo (L), President Akufo-Addo (M), Bawumia (R).
Akufo-Addo arrives at the funeral of the late Ga Manye. Photo credit: Ghana Police Service.
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The president arrived with his security details at the funeral, where his wife, the First Lady Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo, Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and his wife, Second Lady Samira Bawumia, Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, had already taken their seats to mourn with the family, chiefs and Ga people.

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Watch the video of the moment Akufo-Addo arrived at the ongoing funeral of the Ga Manye.

Shops at Circle Tiptoe Lane and Dome Market closed for the funeral of the late Ga Manye

Relatedly, YEN.com.gh reported that several shops in principal markets and communities in Accra have been closed for the final funeral rites of the late Ga Manye Naa Dedei Omaedru III.

It follows a directive from the Ga Traditional Council as part of activities tabled to observe the funeral of the deceased Queen Mother.

Shops at Circle Tiptoe Lane and Dome Market have been closed in compliance with the directive.

John Dumelo's meltdown at his mum's burial service

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh previously reported that actor/politician John Dumelo could not handle the sight of his late mum lying in a casket at her pre-burial church service at the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka, Accra.

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The Ghanaian film personality attempted to hold back emotions but failed as he broke down with tears flowing down his face.

At one point, the actor had to bend his head while shedding tears. Family members surrounded Dumelo, including actress and film producer Selassie Ibrahim, at the funeral service.

Ibrahim Mahama mourns with John Dumelo

Also, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian business magnate Ibrahim Mahama was spotted at the church service of actor John Dumelo's mum.

The Engineers and Planners founder arrived at the service in the company of loved ones before John Dumelo approached to welcome him at the Holy Spirit Cathedral, Adabraka, Accra.

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Nathaniel Crabbe (Human-Interest editor) Nathaniel Crabbe is a journalist and editor with a degree in Journalism from the Ghana Institute of Journalism, where he graduated in 2015. He earned his master's from UPSA in December 2023. Before becoming an editor/writer of political/entertainment and human interest stories at Asaase Radio, Crabbe was a news reporter at TV3 Ghana. With experience spanning over ten years, he now works at YEN.com.gh as a human interest editor. You can reach him via nathaniel.crabbe@yen.com.gh.