The Manhyia Palace has placed a temporary ban on all funerals across Asanteman on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
According to the palace, the ban is to pave the way for the one-week observance of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, following her passing on August 7, 2025.
In a press statement dated Tuesday, August 12, 2025, and signed by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Effah-Apenteng, the observance ceremony will take place at the Manhyia Palace from 12 noon to 6 pm.
The statement further indicated that the Asantehene, , has officially announced the Asantehemaa's passing to the Asanteman Council, in accordance with tradition and custom. "His Majesty , Asantehene, on Monday, August 11, 2025, officially informed the Asanteman Council of the demise of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, Asantehemaa, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025. "The One Week Celebration will be observed on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Bogyawe, Manhyia Palace from 12 noon to 6:00 p.m," portions of the statement read.
