As Kumasi prepares to bid farewell to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the city is set to fall silent under a heavy curfew. By 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, streets will empty and over 1,000 security personnel will take position at every major junction, market, and roadway.
The order, issued by the Manhyia Palace and enforced by the Metropolitan Security Council, underscores the magnitude of the queen mother’s burial—a ceremony expected to draw crowds in their tens of thousands, alongside dignitaries from across the nation.
Hon. Richard Agyeman Boadi, head of the Metropolitan Security Council, stressed that the curfew is a matter of both order and reverence. “This is not just security—it is respect,” he said, urging residents to stay home to allow the Asantehemaa’s rites to unfold in peace.
The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council has further directed that essential workers must carry official IDs, wear uniforms, and where possible use government vehicles. The Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, praised the public’s cooperation so far and called the funeral “a moment for discipline, unity, and solemnity.”
For Kumasi, the curfew is more than a restriction—it is part of a grand choreography of respect. As the lights dim and the city grows quiet, every measure taken ensures that Nana Konadu Yiadom III is laid to rest with the honour due a queen who embodied the very spirit of Asanteman.
Story: Kakale Adams
