By Hajara Fuseini

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Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended his sympathies to the Monarch of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

He was accompanied by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo Markin, former Chief Justice Akosua Frema Opare, former Interior Minister Henry Quartey, former Defence Minister Kan Dapaa, leading member of the New Patriotic Party Gabby Ochere Darko, and others.

They joined Asanteman for the final day’s burial rites at the Manhyia Palace on Thursday, September 18, 2025.

The former head of state donated kente cloths, traditional headscarves, gold rings, schnapps, flowers and GHC100,000 cash.

Other dignitaries who joined the event were President John Dramani Mahama, Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Mmiso Dlamini and Deputy Eswatini Prime Minister Senator Thulisile Dladla, Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and Former President John Agyekum Kufuor.

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Former Second Lady Samira Bawumia, former First Lady Nana Agyemang Konadu Rawlings, IGP Christian Yohunu, BoG Governor Dr Johnson Asiamah and others also joined.

The final day of the burial rites will later witness the laying to rest of the late Asantehemaa, with her ancestors at the royal mausoleum at Breman Abusuakruwa.

The rites commenced on Monday, September 15.

A key point to note is the institution of the restriction on outdoor movement effective 7 pm on September 18 to make way for the burial of Asantehemaa.

Story by Hajara Fuseini