President John Dramani Mahama, on Thursday, September 19, 2025, led a high-powered government delegation to the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi for the burial service of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
The solemn ceremony brought together dignitaries, traditional leaders, and thousands of mourners who gathered to pay their last respects to the revered Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom.
Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who passed away earlier this year, was celebrated for her decades of service, wisdom, and influential role in preserving Ashanti culture and tradition.
Mahama, accompanied by senior government officials, joined the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and other traditional authorities in the final funeral rites of the Asantehemaa.
The delegation expressed deep sympathies to the Ashanti royal family and acknowledged the late Queen Mother’s invaluable contributions to Ghana’s chieftaincy institution and national development.#
Speaking briefly at the ceremony, Mahama highlighted the Asantehemaa’s remarkable legacy, describing her as “a mother figure not only to the Ashanti Kingdom but also to the entire nation.”
He emphasised that her leadership and guidance had left an indelible mark on generations.
The burial service, characterised by rich Ashanti cultural displays, drumming, and traditional rituals, drew participation from across the political, social, and cultural spectrum.
Former and current leaders, religious groups, and members of the diplomatic corps were also present to honour her memory.
Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who reigned as Asantehemaa for several years, will be remembered for her unwavering commitment to unity and the welfare of her people.
Her passing marks the end of an era for the Ashanti Kingdom, but her legacy, mourners said, would continue to inspire future generations.
