Akufo-Addo Donates GH¢200K at His In-Law, Mamponghene’s Funeral, Ghanaians React

• Former President Akufo-Addo supported the funeral of the Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, with a generous donation
• Akufo-Addo gave out GH¢200,000 as his contribution to the funeral of the late revered chief of Mampong
• Netizens were divided over the amount, with some claiming it was from his coffers and others saying it was state money

Former President Akufo-Addo has made a generous donation at the funeral of the late Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II.

Mr Akufo-Addo donated GH¢200,000 at the funeral of the deceased Mamponghene, who was once his in-law.

The former Head of State was among the dignitaries who attended the funeral of the Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, after he died on April 20, 2025, at the age of 86.

Daasebre served as the Mamponghene and the krontihene (Duke) of Asante, holding the Silver Stool of Asanteman, the second-highest traditional leadership role after the Asantehene.

Notably, he also acted as the regent of the Ashanti Kingdom in 1999 following the death of Otumfuo Opoku Ware II.

The funeral rites, known as "Dɔte Yie," commenced on Friday, June 6, 2025, and concluded on Monday, June 9, 2025.

How is Akufo-Addo related to Mamponghene?

Former President Akufo-Addo is known to be an in-law of the late Mamponghene. He married his second wife, Eleanor Nkansah-Gyamenah, who is the niece of Daasebre, in the early 1990s.

They had a daughter, Edwina Akufo-Addo, however, Eleanor passed away in 1993. Edwina also attended the funeral.

Watch the video of Akufo-Addo's generous donation below:

Daasebre Osei Bonsu goes home

These traditional funeral ceremonies for the Mamponghene began with the widowhood rite, "Adwaredeɛ," where the widow, Oheneyere Gyimah Kesse, presented symbolic gifts, including a stool bearing the Bretuo Royal Family totem and a chief’s crown, to the Bretuo Royal Family.

This was followed by a religious service conducted by the Anglican Church, honouring their departed member.

The body was then laid in state at the Amaniampong Silver Stool Palace in Asante Mampong, where priests and priestesses performed traditional rites throughout the night.

The Mamponghemaa, Nana Agyakoma Difie, led the procession, joined by sub-chiefs and paramount queen mothers from the Ashanti and Bono regions.

Residents of the Mampong Traditional Area were invited to file past the body to pay their last respects.

The final day of the rites saw the participation of dignitaries, including the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, other Amanhene of Asanteman, and members of the political class.

Reactions to Akufo-Addo's donation at Mamponghene's funeral

Netizens who saw the post on former President Akufo-Addo's donation towards supporting Mamponghene's burial expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. While some commended him for the money, others criticised him.

@Nino Brown wrote:

"Oh Nana why."

@Desmond Kwaku Boateng wrote:

"The president is the best."

@UserNanaYawOwusu wrote:

"What do you mean by 'his pocket money'?"

@User7783314752422 wrote:

"Addo Deeee, God bless you."

Kennedy Agyapong commiserates with Mamponghene's family

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Former Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong, commiserated with the family of the late Mamponghene.

Kennedy Agyapong expressed his condolences to the bereaved family in a social media post.

Netizens who saw Agyapong's post have expressed mixed reactions in the comments section.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh