Asantehene formally informs Akufo-Addo of Asantehemaa’s passing

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has formally informed former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the death of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

The Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, and biological sister of the Asantehene, died on Thursday, August 7, at the age of 98, eight years after succeeding her mother.

Her passing was first announced by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during an emergency meeting of the Asanteman Traditional Council on Monday, August 11.

In a social media post on Thursday, August 14, former President Akufo-Addo said he had received a delegation from the Manhyia Palace, sent by the Asantehene, to formally convey the news.

“On Wednesday 13th August, 2025, I had the honour of receiving a distinguished delegation of eminent chiefs and elders from the revered Manhyia Palace, sent by Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, to formally and customarily inform me of the sad passing of the 14th Queen Mother of the Asante Kingdom, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, a fellow member of the Oyoko clan.”

The former President recalled visiting the Queen Mother whenever he was in Kumasi to pay his respects.

“The late Asantehemaa was an adorable queen of grace and wisdom, who was fully committed to the values and traditions of the great Asante Kingdom. She had a successful eight-year reign, and we had a good and fruitful friendship. Anytime I was in Kumasi, I did not hesitate to seize the opportunity to visit her to convey my regards,” he said.

Mr. Akufo-Addo expressed condolences to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and the people of Asanteman, praying for her eternal rest.

“I grieve with Otumfuo the Asantehene and Asanteman on such a sad loss, and pray that her venerable soul receives peaceful rest in the Bosom of the Almighty, until the Last Day of the Resurrection, when we shall all meet again,” he said.

Nana Konadu Yiadom III served as the 14th Queen Mother of the Asante Kingdom until her death, completing an eight-year reign.

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