Asanteman Mourns: Manhyia Bans Funerals Effective September 2

The King of the Asante Kingdom, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has imposed a ban on funerals effective September 2, 2025.

During this period, no funeral or burial is expected to take place across Asanteman. The ban will last until September 18.

This is to make way for the burial of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, who passed away on August 7, 2025.

“Today was the one week. From September 2, there is a ban on funerals,” Otumfuo announced through his linguist, Baffour Kantankrankyi.

The burial rites of the late Queen will set out on the night of September 14, when her remains will be laid in state at the Manhyia Palace for all to pay their last respects.

It will continue on Monday, September 15, through to September 18, when she will be buried at Breman at night.

His Majesty the King is expected to sit and welcome mourners from September 16 to September 18.

It was further announced that shops will have to close on September 18, when the burial rites will culminate in the burial.

“On that, there will be no noise. No shop will open. All will join Asanteman to mourn, and we will bury the Queen at Breman,” he said, adding that the dress code for all is black and not red.

There has also been a ban on movements on the night of September 18.

“No one must be seen outside that night.”

Source: https://opemsuo.com/author/hajara-fuseini/