Prominent Ghanaian politician Awentami Paul Afoko has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, describing it as a devastating loss to the Asante Kingdom and the Asantehene, .
In a statement released on Monday, August 11, 2025, Afoko noted that the sad news comes at a particularly difficult time for the Asantehene, who has recently lost two prominent chiefs and a linguist in Asanteman. "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.
Afoko recalled with gratitude the honour the Asantehene had accorded him earlier this year by sending a high-level delegation to the funeral of his late father in Sandema, Upper East Region.
He joined the many political leaders, business figures, clergy, traditional rulers, and people from all walks of life who have paid tribute to the Asantehene's leadership and the late queen mother's legacy.
