By Hajara Fuseini

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Prominent Ghanaian politicians did not miss out on the burial rites of the late Queen of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

Former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former MP for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong, Founder of Movement for Change Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, founder of the New Force Nana Kwame Bediako and others showed solidarity with Asanteman.

Each was accompanied by their respective delegations to the Manhyia Palace on September 18, 2025.

They gave donations, paid homage to the King and expressed their solidarity.

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