Poignant Scenes From Day 2 Of Daasebre Osei Bonsu II Burial Rites
The mourning and the burial rites of Daasebre Osei Bonsu II entered it’s second day at the Amaniampong Silver Stool Palace at Asante Mampong, on Sunday, June 8, 2025.
The day began with the administration of sacraments by traditional priests.
The sombre event saw dignitaries from far and near parading to pay homage to the iconic leader.
Among the guests were members of the National House of Chiefs, Otumfuo Abrempong, politicians, Prempeh College, representatives from tertiary institutions, lawyer groups, celebrities and natives of Mampong.
Daasebre’s demise was publicly announced in late April.
The unforeseen incident struck while Daasebre was acting as caretaker of the Asante Kingdom in the absence of the King, His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
He was last seen publicly condemning tribal remarks by some members of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the nomination of a Municipal Chief Executive for the Area.
Born Oswald Gyimah-Kessie on December 31,1939, the late Mamponghene was a lawyer and economist.
He also served with distinction as Registrar of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
Daasebre ascended the stool in 1996, bringing his expertise to his royal duties.
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