Hon Catherine Abelema Afeku, former Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, has issued a heartfelt condolence message to Asanteman following the passing of Her Royal Majesty Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, the revered Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom.
In her tribute, Hon Afeku described the late Queen Mother as “a venerated pillar of wisdom, esteemed chief counsellor, noble mother, and an exemplary source of compassion to Asanteman.”
She emphasised that Her Majesty’s enduring influence will remain deeply imprinted on the cultural and historical consciousness of the Ashanti people.
Employing rich symbolism, Hon Afeku noted that “The Golden Stool weeps, its majesty diminished… a golden sunrise extinguished.” She praised the Queen Mother’s remarkable tenacity, humility, and peacefulness, which she said inspired generations and cemented her status as a guiding light for the Kingdom.
In the message to His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the royal family, and the Asanteman Council, Hon Afeku extended her deepest sympathies, expressing the hope that “the comforting arms of the ancestors” would provide solace during this period of mourning.
Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III’s passing marks the end of an era for the Ashanti Kingdom, where her leadership, wisdom, and nurturing presence have been integral to the preservation of tradition and unity in Asanteman.
Story: Kakale Mohammed
