Asantehemaa Dɔte Yie: Diplomats Stand With Asanteman

The diplomatic community has stood shoulder to shoulder with the Asante Kingdom as it mourns the passing of the Queen, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

After some joined the third day’s burial rites, the rest showed up for the last day on September 18, 2025.

Among them were representatives and High Commissioners or Ambassadors for Peru, Mexico, Cuba, Zimbabwe, Sierra Leon, Canada, Italy, Switzerland, European Union, United Nations, Norway, UK, Togo and New Zealand.

Also present to convey their sympathies were President John Dramani Mahama, 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

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