The planning committee in-charge of the funeral of the Asantehemaa has cautioned the general public to adhere to the traditions of the Asante Kingdom as they prepare to bid the queen mother a farewell.
The committee has slated Thursday January, 19 as the day for the laying in state and burial of Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II who died at the age of 109 after she reigned for 39 years.
According to the committee, the ban on noise making, drumming and funerals is still in session until after the final funeral rites of the Asantehemaa.
Chief Linguist of the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Nana Nsuase Poku Agyemang III who outlined preparations ahead of the burial in a press conference in Kumasi on Friday January 6 warned the public and residents of Kumasi to stay indoors between the hours of 8pm and 4am on Thursday January, 19 to allow them carry out the burial.
He warned that anyone who fails to heed the directive will have themselves to blame.
Nana Poku Agyemang III directed that, all shops within the Kumasi metropolis must remained closed until after the burial on the said date. He also cautioned persons who will be attending the ceremony to go strictly by the dress code which is black and devoid of any political party colours.
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SO THIS PRIMITIVE PEOPLE HAVE NOT STOPPED THE CHOPPING OF HEADS WHEN A CHIEF OR QUEEN DIES.BLOOD THIRSTY TRIBE
IN THIS ERA OF CIVILIZATION. WE ARE NOT IN THE 15TH CENTURY.
The late Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II has many grandsons and daughters dotted on the Earth-globe this moment. We mourn with sorrow and deepest respect Grandma Afia Kobi Ampem II. May her soul be cribbed in the hallowed divine abode of the Almighty God long before we do her the royal service of her interment January 19, 2017. May your soul rest in the divinity of the all powerful God. R.I.P grandma.
A journalist is already gone missing, oyiwa
Ghanaian citizens are in a free country which is Republic. It's a shame that Kwame Nkrumah could not be bold enough to abolish chieftainy after independence or make them powerless. It's disgraceful for people in Kumasi to have to abide by this kind of decree and threat. We can never develop as a nation if chiefs still wild this kind of power over Ghanaians. Anywhere in the world, once a territory or country becomes a Republic, chiefs become ceremonial. We are actually a laughing stock considering this kind of warnings coming from a ceremonial Kingdom. Where are we heading to a's a nation?
All stages of most African culture, from birth to naming, to adulthood, marriage to death and burial is steeped in demonic or satanic practices. Evil covenants has robbed families of their destinies. The spiritual realm is very vibrant as the physical if not more. Satan has only three agendas. To steal, Kill and Destroy. It is about time these evil covenants are done away with. No doubt witchcraft and demonic oppression is active and clouding the glory of many, of African descent. John 3:16 read For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Secrecy and fear has ruled all aspects of our culture and practices leading to many vices and the lack of transparency. It is about time some outmoded practices, inimical to growth and development of modern society are done away with. God save our nation and our democracy. Peace and love in Jesus's Name.
This people have already share innocent blood we shall meet in heaven
THIS IS ***barred word***, SOME ASPECTS OF OUR CULTURE IS SICK. THE ENTIRE UNIVERSE BELONGS TO GOD, ASANTEMAN IS JUST BLUFFING,,,,,THIS OLD WOMAN U WANT TO BURY SOMEBODY WITH, WHAT SENSE DOES IT PORTRAY??? FOOLISHNESS
I am so sad hearing this in 2017.
Enough of this primitive traditions. The constitution and rights of individuals should trump and traditional or religious practices. Enough of this traditional and religious privileges!!! Enough!!! Society has evolved!!! These things must be challenged in the courts of Ghana. The constitution is supreme. Im an ashanti bit I must be on rhe side of democracy and human rights.