Female Mourners at Asantehemaa's Funeral Apologise to Akufo-Addo for Voting Against NPP
- Some female mourners at the funeral of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, have apologised to former President Nana Akufo-Addo
- The women expressed regret for supporting the NDC due to disappointment with the party’s leadership under current President John Mahama
- A video circulating on social media showed the women pleading for forgiveness upon seeing Akufo-Addo at the queen mother's funeral
- Nabil Abubakar, a political analyst and member of the Action Movement for Bawumia 2028, shared his views on this in an interview with YEN.com.gh
Some female mourners at the funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, have reportedly apologised to former President Nana Akufo-Addo for voting against his party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), in the 2024 elections.
According to them, the turn of events in the country under the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) President John Mahama has opened their eyes to the apparent grave mistake they made in the last elections.
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The women, who claimed to have voted for the ruling NDC, said they regretted that decision.
A video circulating on social media showed a group of women begging Akufo-Addo for forgiveness upon sighting his entourage at the late Asantehemaa's funeral.
"We are sorry. Nana Addo, please forgive us. We voted for the NDC, but they have disappointed us. We have really regretted the decision we made in the 2024 elections," they were heard saying.
Some of the women also claimed they did not go out to vote during the elections because they felt disillusioned with the NPP.
The final funeral rites of Asantehemaa
The final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, queen mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, began on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
On the final day of the late queen mother's funeral rites, Thursday, September 18, 2025, dignitaries including former Presidents Akufo-Addo, John Kufuor, and President John Dramani Mahama attended.
Among them were the two former heads of state and the current president, other prominent Ghanaians, including the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, and other political, traditional, and business leaders.
Political analyst react to the mourners apology
Reacting to this in an interview with YEN.com.gh, Nabil Abubakar, a political analyst and member of the Action Movement for Bawumia 2028, stated that the apology from the female mourners was significant, as it reflected genuine regret among some voters who did not turn out during the last elections.
He noted that their absence contributed to the NPP's loss and that acknowledging this showed how personal and collective choices shape political outcomes.
Abubakar also stated that the incident demonstrated how emotions and cultural events, such as funerals, can intersect with politics in Ghana.
"The apology from the female mourners is quite significant. I think it reflects a genuine sense of regret among some voters who did not turn out during the last elections. Their absence at the polls contributed to the NPP’s loss, and acknowledging that shows how personal and collective choices can shape political outcomes. It also highlights how emotions and cultural events, like funerals, can intersect with politics in Ghana," he said.
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Reactions to the mourners' apology to Akufo-Addo
Ghanaians on social media have reacted to the video of the female mourners apologising to Akufo-Addo.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:
@SamTuga44 said:
"The problem in this country really big waa. It’s mostly from that side tho hm."
@Is_me02 also said:
"Ghanaians like viewing everything through political lense too much."
@taslimatmed commented:
"The truth of the matter is that non of them voted for the NDC at the first place, so we no go bother about them for the gov’t is focus on the affairs of the nation."
Source: UGC
Freemasons mourn with Otumfuo at Asantehemaa's funeral
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that a delegation of Freemasons joined Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for the funeral of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, on September 15, 2025.
Members of the Grand Lodge of Ghana and the District Grand Lodge of England paid homage to the Asantehene at his sister's funeral, with netizens reacting to the gesture towards the monarch.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
