By Salifu Bagulube Moro,Samuel Obour
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Some female mourners at the funeral of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, have apologised to former President Nana Akufo-AddoThe women expressed regret for supporting the NDC after their disappointment with the party’s leadership under President John MahamaA video circulating on social media shows the women pleading for forgiveness upon sighting Akufo-Addo at the funeral
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 President John Mahama has opened their eyes to the grave mistake they made in the last elections.
The women, who claimed to have voted for the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), said they regretted that decision.
A video circulating on social media showed the 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.
Watch the video below:
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.”
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.
The entourage, led by Most Worshipful Dr Nortey Kwashie Omaboe, consisted of the Grand Lodge of Ghana and the District Grand Lodge of England.
Images of the Freemasons paying homage to Otumfuo at his sister’s funeral, among other things, have caught widespread social media attention.
Source: YEN.com.gh
