The Asantehemaa’s funeral committee has exempted banks, restaurants, transport operators, and pharmaceutical shops from the directive to suspend business activities on Thursday, September 18,2025, in Kumasi.
All other businesses, however, have been advised to strictly comply with the directive, issued as part of preparations for the burial rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III on Thursday night.
In a statement signed by the Acting Chief of Staff, Ambassador Nana Effah Apenteng, he reminded the general public that there will be restriction of movement during the day and night of Thursday, September 18,2025.
Schools and markets are to be closed during the day.
“The following utility and essential service providers are excluded from any restriction of movement and are allowed to perform their duties without any hindrance on the night of Thursday, September 18,2025.
Electricity Company of Ghana, Ghana Water Company Limited, Fire Service Personnel, Ghana National Ambulance service and Ghana Health Service.
Despite the exemptions, the committee stressed that by 8p.m. on Thursday, all businesses across the city are expected to close in honor of Asante culture and tradition.
This closure is expected to create conducive environment for Manhyia royal family’s solemn procession from the Manhyia Palace to Bantama Baamu, via Breman, where the late Asantehemaa will be laid to rest with her ancestors.
The burial of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, revered for her service and guidance to the Ashanti Kingdom, has drawn nationwide attention.
The rites are expected to bring Kumasi to a standstill as thousands pay their final respects to the queen from Monday to Thursday 18th September 2025.
