The four-day ‘Dote Yie’ for the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom, started this morning in Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.
Public viewing and filing past of the remains by various groupings in society at the Manhyia Palace started at 5 a.m. and will continue until 5 p.m., an exercise that will continue through Thursday, September 18,2025.
But, on Thursday, September 18,2025, public viewing of the body will end at 11 a.m. to allow for the burial service.
Among the designated segments of society to pay their last respects to the late Queen Mother today are political parties, educational institutions, recognized associations, religious groups, and members of the general public.
In accordance with Asante culture, custom tradition, and in honour of the late Asantehemaa, females ready to file past and view the body should not wear jewellery, earrings, headgear, or flip-flops, while males must remove their sandals before filing past it.
The ‘Dote Yie’ took off last night with performances by traditional priests and priestesses operating within Asanteman till this dawn when public viewing began.
Enough security, protocol, and medical arrangements have been made to cater for the safety, security, emergency health needs, and orderliness to safeguard the interest of all the people.
Vehicular movement to and from the Manhyia Palace has been severely restricted, with buses and other forms of transport provided to convey mourners from designated points within Manhyia Palace area to avoid congestion.
On the final day, Thursday, September 18, the President and his appointees, former Presidents, the former Vice President, the Chief Justice and members of the judiciary, the Speaker and MPs, among other key state functionaries, will have their turn while the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, will sit in state to receive homage.
The mortal remains of the late Nana Konadu Yiadom will be laid to rest at the Breman Royal Mausoleum at midnight on Thursday.
