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.
