Manhyia Palace ordered the closure of educational institutions, financial establishments, retail outlets, trading centers, and business facilities across Kumasi Metropolis on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Ambassador Nana Effah Apenteng announced this directive during a press conference on Friday, September 12, 2025, representing the Funeral Planning Committee. The closure honors the late Asantehemaa Nana Konadu Yiadom III during her final funeral ceremonies. Commercial operations will cease completely on this designated day. Residents must participate respectfully in these traditional observances.
The ceremonial period extends from Monday, September 15, through Thursday, September 18, 2025. Palace officials will transfer the deceased queen mother from Dwabirem at Manhyia Palace to Bantama Royal Mausoleum for ceremonial procedures. The burial will occur at the Breman Royal Mausoleum afterward. Citizens must remain indoors from 7 p.m. Thursday until 4 a.m. Friday morning. Nana Konadu Yiadom III ruled as Asantehemaa from 2017 until her death at age 98, serving as sister to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The ceremonial period extends from Monday, September 15, through Thursday, September 18, 2025. Palace officials will transfer the deceased queen mother from Dwabirem at Manhyia Palace to Bantama Royal Mausoleum for ceremonial procedures. The burial will occur at the Breman Royal Mausoleum afterward. Citizens must remain indoors from 7 p.m. Thursday until 4 a.m. Friday morning. Nana Konadu Yiadom III ruled as Asantehemaa from 2017 until her death at age 98, serving as sister to Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
