The late Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu II
The three-day funeral and burial rites of the late Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, known as “Dote Yie” in Akan tradition and customs, drew several prominent personalities from across the country.
They attended the ceremony to pay their last respects to the late chief and mourn with the bereaved family of the Mamponghene and the entire township.
Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, born on December 31, 1939, passed away at the age of 86 after serving as Mamponghene for 26 years, leaving behind a remarkable legacy for his people.
The three-day burial rites, which began on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during which the late chief was laid in state, are expected to conclude on Monday, June 9, 2025, when he will be finally be buried in accordance with custom.
From politicians to non-politicians, here are some of the notable personalities who graced the ceremony;
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
The former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia paid his last respect as he joined Asanteman and other mourners to bid farewell to the late Mamponghene, who occupied the Silver Stool. He prayed for the peaceful rest of Daasebre Osei Bonsu II.
He was accompanied by some key members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as well as executives.
Chairman Wontumi
The Ashanti NPP Regional Chairman was also present at the burial rites to mourn with the people of Mampong and the bereaved family. He graced the event with Dr Bawumia among other key party executives.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
The Member of Parliament for Ofoase-Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah attended the ceremony in the company of the former vice president.
Kennedy Agyapong
The politician and former Member of Parliament for Assin Central stormed Mampong for the burial ceremony with his delegation to pay his respect to Daasebre Osei Bonsu II.
Edwina Nana Dokua Akufo-Addo
The daughter of the former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo attended the burial ceremony over the weekend.
She is reportedly a royal of the Silver Stool, hailing from the Botase Royal Family of Asante Mampong, a stool previously occupied by the late Mamponghene.
Samuel Basintale Amadu
The Director General of the Ghana Immigration Service together with his team of high-ranking officers of the service also paid their last respects to the late chief.
Nana Akomea
The NPP stalwart was seen in the company of Dr Bawumia.
Joseph Osei Owusu
Also present was the former first deputy speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei Owusu also known as Joe Wise.
Sarah Adwoa Safo
The former Member of Parliament for Dome-Kwabenya, dressed in an all-black outfit, was among the party executives and leadership who attended the ceremony.
Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh
The 2024 running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia also graced the ceremony to pay tribute to the late chief.
Rita Akosua Dickson
The KNUST Vice-Chancellor Professor Rita Akosua Dickson was also present at the Dote Yie of Daasebre Dr Osei Bonsu II to pay her respect.
Watch some of the videos and pictures below;
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