Otumfuo’s son passes away

Posted on August 23, 2024August 23, 2024
by Nana Kwesi Coomson
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The usually vibrant Central Business District of Kumasi’s Adum has been transformed into a somber and serene atmosphere as the community observes the 40th-day funeral rites of the late Akyempihene Nana Adusei Poku, the first son of the revered Otumfuo Opoku Ware II.

In a rare display of respect and solidarity, shops and businesses in the area have been closed, plunging the bustling commercial hub into an unusual silence.

The stillness is a testament to the profound impact of the Akyempihene’s passing, which has left a void in the hearts of many.

As the 40th-day observance takes center stage, the people of Kumasi Adum are united in their grief, paying tribute to a man who was not only a royal but also an accomplished lawyer and statesman.

His legacy extends far beyond his royal lineage, and his contributions to the community will be deeply missed.

The funeral date for the late Akyempihene is expected to be announced after yesterday’s observance, marking the next step in the journey to bid a final farewell to a man who has left an indelible mark on the lives of many.

-BY Daniel Bampoe

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An Entrepreneur, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Communications Executive and Philanthropist. Editor-in-Chief of www.233times.com. A Senior Journalist with Ghanaian Chronicle Newspaper. An alumnus of Adisadel College where he read General Arts. His first degree is in Bachelor of Arts - Political Science (major) and History (minor) from the University of Ghana. He holds MSc in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Energy with Public Relations (PR) from the Robert Gordon University in the United Kingdom. He is a 2018 Mandela Washington Fellow who studied at Clark Atlanta University in USA on the Business and Entrepreneurship track.

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