Bawumia, Other NPP Flagbearer Aspirants Unite at One-Week Observation Of Late Asantehemaa
- New Patriotic Party bigwigs were in attendance during the one-week observation of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's death
- Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, who led a delegation, later attended, leading a delegation from the government
- The Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, died at 98 years of age on August 7, 2025
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New Patriotic Party bigwigs met up during the one-week observation of Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III's passing.
Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, former Education Minister Yaw Adutwum and Kwabena Agyapong were at the gathering at the Manhyia Palace on August 21.
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NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua was also present at the solemn ceremony, where he paid tribute to the Asantehemaa, according to Opemusuo Radio.
“The Queen’s motherly nature was evident in her nurturing spirit and care for her people. Her Majesty was a source of comfort, guidance, and support, always putting the needs of others before her own. Her maternal instincts extended beyond her immediate family to encompass the entire community, earning her the love and respect of all.”
Later during the event, Kennedy Agyapong, also an aspirant, arrived at the event, and so did former presidents John Kufuor and Nana Akufo-Addo.
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, who led a delegation including the Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, Julius Debrah, and the Chief of Staff at the Vice President’s Office, Alex Segbefia, is expected to sign the Book of Condolence on behalf of the government and the people of Ghana.
About the Asantehemaa's death
The Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, died at 98 years of age on August 7.
She was the 14th Asantehemaa and the biological sister of the current Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
She marked her eighth year as the Queen Mother of the Asante Kingdom in February 2025.
The Oyoko Family confirmed her passing to the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at an emergency Asanteman Traditional Council meeting on August 11.
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Nana Konadu Yiadom III was born in 1927 at Benyaade Shrine at Merdan, a small town located at Kwadaso, Kumasi, in the days of the restoration of the Asante Confederacy.
She was born to Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II, Asantehemaa, who reigned from 1977 to 2016.
Her father was known as Opanin Kofi Fofie, known popularly as Koofie or Keewuo, a carpenter by profession from Besease near Atimatim in Kumasi.
Otumfuo gets emotional after Asantehemaa's death
YEN.com.gh reported that Otumfuo Osei Tutu II got emotional after the Asantehemaa's demise was announced on Monday, August 11, 2025.
In a video from a meeting of the Asanteman Council at the Manhyia Palace, the Asantehene fought back tears as he mourned his late sister.
Whilst announcing the news of his sister's death, Otumfuo looked overwhelmed with emotion and saddened at the passing.
Source: YEN.com.gh
