The Funeral Planning Committee has outlined strict measures to ensure a smooth and dignified observance of the week-long royal rites, known as ‘Dote Yie’, which will run from September 14 to 18, 2025.

As part of the arrangements, the following restrictions will apply:

• Street vendors, motorcycles, mopeds, and tricycles are prohibited from operating along the main routes leading to the Manhyia Palace.

• All social and economic activities in Kumasi will be suspended on Thursday, September 18.

• Wrongly parked vehicles near the Palace will be towed away starting Friday, September 14.

• Deliveries to the Palace must be completed by Saturday, September 13.

• No recording devices — including cameras, microphones, and mobile phones — will be permitted during the filing past.

The committee has also warned that any breaches of these directives will attract strict sanctions.

Schedule of Participation

• Monday, Sept 15: Churches, clergy, political parties, educational institutions, NGOs, telecom and corporate institutions, recognized associations, and the general public.

• Tuesday, Sept 16: Judiciary, Ghana Bar Association, security agencies, GAF, Police, Fire Service, Prisons, Immigration, Customs, SOEs, public officials, financial institutions, and the general public.

• Wednesday, Sept 17: National and Regional Houses of Chiefs, ministers of state, diplomatic corps, parliamentarians, MMDCEs, and the general public.

The Omanhene of the Bompata Traditional Area, Nana Efa Apenteng, who chairs the committee, stressed that the restrictions are intended to prevent congestion, maintain order, and uphold tradition.

He further clarified that neither the Funeral Planning Committee nor the Gyaase of Manhyia has authorized any individual to solicit donations, warning the public against such scams.

To ease congestion, the public has been directed to park at the Central Mosque, Degraft Memorial Methodist Church, and the Asawase Metro Cluster of Schools, with security provided by the Ghana Police Service and other agencies.

In addition, visitors filing past the Queen Mother’s body must follow strict etiquette:

• Women are required to remove necklaces and headscarves.

• Taking pictures of the Queen Mother’s remains is strictly prohibited.

Finally, on Thursday night, September 18, residents are advised to stay indoors as the late Asantehemaa will be transported to Bremang for interment.

source: myjoyonline

A solemn burial service was held on Sunday, August 10, for the two Muslim victims of the August 6 helicopter crash.

The late Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Murtala, former Minister for Environment, and Alhaji Muniru Limuna Mohammed, former Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, lost their lives while traveling to Obuasi for the launch of the Responsible Co-operative Mining and Skills Development Programme (COMSDEP), aimed at tackling illegal mining.

The ceremony, held at the Forecourt of the State House, drew high-profile dignitaries including President John Mahama, the Vice President, the Speaker of Parliament, the National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the National Chief Imam.

Traditional Muslim Janazah prayers were offered for the deceased before their remains were moved to the Military Cemetery in Accra for final burial rites.

While the two Muslim victims have been laid to rest, an inter-denominational state funeral for all eight victims of the crash is scheduled for Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Black Star Square.

Myjoyonline’s David Andoh was at the ceremony and captured these moments.

source: myjoyoline