Mamponghene Funeral: Otumfuo Approves June 9 For Daasebre Osei Bonsu II's Burial

• The late Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu II's funeral date has been set after a meeting with Otumfuo Osei Tutu II
• Together with the Mampong Traditional Council, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, approved the first week of June for the royal funeral rites
• Preparations for the late Mampong monarch's funeral have already begun after his one-week observance

Ghanaian monarch and the royal ruler of Asante Mampong, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II's burial has been scheduled for June 9.

The late Mamponghene's death was announced on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was 86 years old and had served in the capacity of the Mamponghene.

In Asante hierarchy, the Mamponghene, heralded as the Silver Stool occupant, is the second-in-command behind the Asantehene.

Reports from the Otumfuo's Manhyia Palace, Mampong Traditional Council, led by Nana Agyakoma Difie II, called on the Asantehene on Friday, May 16, to submit their funeral plans for his second-in-command.

After their meeting, the Asantehene approved the first weekend in June, starting from Friday 6 to Monday 9, for the late Mamponghene's funeral rites.

The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will be in Mampong on June 9, 2025, to pay his last respects, as custom demands.

Ghanaians mourn Daasebre Osei Bonsu II

Daasebre Osei Bonsu II was a seasoned lawyer and economist who served as Registrar of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

He started his career as an Assistant Registrar in 1970 and rose to become the Registrar in 1991, serving in the role until his retirement in 2000.

He was the longest-serving Mamponghene in over 90 years.

Many Ghanaians revered the late Mamponghene for his diplomatic skills and unwavering commitment to both his community and Ghana's chieftaincy institutions.

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Mamponghene's four-day doteyie.

Nana Pokuaa Agyeman-Tandoh said:

So it was not rumours after all. Due Nana Saint Gyimah Kese. Hmmmmm

Kwahu Hemaa wrote:

Okwahuman nhye den. Asanteman nhye den. Nana due due ne amanehunu. May your soul rest in perfect peace

Linda Frema commented:

I am broken heartedly sending my condolences to the people of Mampong and Asanteman. Such a fine Gentleman and a Great Chief. Nanti yie Daasebre....🙏🏾

Alexis Aning shared:

Asanteman: Damirifa Due! Nana, nante yie, nante bokoo! May your soul rest with our Ancestors, in perfect peace.

Nimo Leticia added:

"Oooh may his soul rest in peace Prophet Roger said all the Asante kingdom should do the needful for the gods because a lot of our beautiful kings are going to go home this year 😭😭😭."

Manso Nkwantahemaa makes peace with Mamponghemaa

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Manso Nkwantahemaa Nana Aborah Sika III had caught up with Mamponghemaa Nana Agyakoma Difie II as the late Mamponghene's one-week observance.

Nana Agyakoma Difie II was installed as Queenmother of Mampong on 7th February, 2000, as the 14th Mamponghemaa, making her one of the oldest among Asante's many female royal leaders.

Reports indicate that the Mamponghemaa's feud with Manso Nkwantahemaa, who was installed nearly two decades after her, was caused by a misunderstanding.

Source: YEN.com.gh