John Mahama Attends Asantehemaa's Funeral, Lays Wreath in Her Honour
- President John Dramani Mahama joined thousands of Ghanaians in Kumasi on September 18 for the burial of the late Asantehemaa
- The late Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who died in August, was the 14th Asante queen mother and the only biological relative of Otumfuo
- President Mahama's arrival and profound gesture in honour of the Asantehemaa's memory have garnered traction online
President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, graced the funeral of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III on Thursday, September 18, 2025.
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The four-day dote yie in honour of the late Asantehemaa began on Monday, September 15, 2025.
The President, together with several former Heads of State, was expected to climax the ceremony at the Manhyia Palace.
Mahama arrived in Kumasi on a white aeroplane. An entourage comprising the Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr Frank Amoakohene, was at the airport to welcome the leader.
President Mahama attends Asantehemaa's funeral
The President's presence at the funeral stoked the frenzy as scores of attendees erupted in joy on seeing him.
In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, he was seen laying a wreath at Manhyia Palace in honour of the late Asantehemaa.
Mahama bowed in public, paying his last respect to the Asante monarch who served as the 14th queen mother since 2017.
Nana Konadu Yiadom III would be buried in a solemn traditional fashion, which requires the whole of Kumasi to be in solitude.
A curfew has been imposed, demanding that residents stay indoors throughout the evening to ensure the Asantehemaa’s burial rites are not interrupted.
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Mahama's gesture at Asantehemaa's funeral stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to John Mahama's presence at Manhyia for the Asantehemaa's funeral.
@Ali_0xeth shared:
"Such a profound moment of respect and honor. The nation grieves together 🙏🇬🇭."
Joshua Quabo wrote:
"He who is dawn fears no fall. Even the sun doesn't stay in one portion of the Earth forever. Finally, don't forget that the sun and the moon all have a part to play in a 24-hour period. When you're on stage, you attract the most attention."
Albert Annor Donkoh said:
"This regional minister must be briefed small on protocol. He shouldn't be chasing the president like that in public."
Rosemary Mmalebna commented:
"One people one country this is what we love to see onyame nhyira Oman Ghana."
Don Osei Pelé shared:
"I was waiting to see JM Ba Appiah Stadium and my eyes did not fail me."
@RHead7110 added
"President John Mahama... Why do I love this man's personality like that? I just love him❤✅💯."
Freemasons mourn with Otumfuo at Asantehemaa's funeral
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that a delegation of Freemasons had joined Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for the late Asantehemaa's funeral on September 15, 2025.
The entourage, led by Most Worshipful Dr Nortey Kwashie Omaboe, consisted of members of the Grand Lodge of Ghana and the District Grand Lodge of England.
Images of the Freemasons paying homage to the Asantehene at his sister's funeral, among other things, garnered many reactions from social media users.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
