Former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Awentami Paul Afoko, has joined the many dignitaries across Ghana in mourning the death of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.
In a statement issued on Monday, August 11, 2025, Mr. Afoko described the news as heartbreaking, noting that the passing of the revered Queen Mother is a “devastating blow” to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, especially coming after the loss of two prominent chiefs and a linguist in recent months.
“I am particularly saddened by such a devastating blow to the Otumfuo on the loss of his only surviving sister and traditional mother,” he said.
He further indicated that he stands in solidarity with the Asantehene at this difficult time, joining the ranks of politicians, business leaders, the clergy, traditional rulers, imams, and citizens from all walks of life in paying tribute to the monarch’s leadership.
“I therefore join the queue of the numerous politicians, businessmen and women, the clergy, Traditional Rulers, Imams and Petitioners from all walks of life who have come to recognize what a gem this country has in the Asantehene.”
“Nana Otumfuo, me ma wo due, due ne amanehunu. Due Damirifa Due,” he added.
Read His Statement Below
Press Release
Ghana has undergone tragedies of death lately, and today, August 11, 2025, I have learnt with a heavy heart of the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. This comes after the Asantehene losing two prominent chiefs and a linguist in Asanteman. I am particularly saddened by such a devastating blow to the Otumfuo on the loss of his only surviving sister and traditional mother.
I have been a beneficiary of the great honour bestowed upon me by the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, when he sent a high-level representation to my late father’s funeral in Sandema in the Upper East Region this year.
I therefore join the queue of the numerous politicians, businessmen and women, the clergy, Traditional Rulers, Imams and Petitioners from all walks of life who have come to recognize what a gem this country has in the Asantehene.
Nana Otumfuo, me ma wo due, due ne amanehunu. Due Damirifa Due
Signed by
Awentami Paul Afoko
