Former Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has arrived at Mampong in the Ashanti Region, to pay his respect at the One-Week Observance of the late Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II.
In a footage shared by Adom FM on X, on May 12, 2025, Dr Bawumia clad in black fugu is seen approaching the event grounds with his entourage in a show of statesmanship and solidarity.
In an emotional moment, Janet Dorothy Owusu Sechere, wife of the late Daasebre Dr Osei Bonsu II, Asante-Mamponghene, was seen shedding tears at the event as mourners consoled her with warm words.
Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, arrives to pay his respects at the One Week Observance of Daasebre Dr. Osei Bonsu II 🕊️🇬🇭. A show of statesmanship and solidarity.#AsanteMampong #AdomNews #DaasebreDrOseiBonsuII #OneWeekObservance #AdomFM pic.twitter.com/C3Fx9ANRFD
— Adom 106.3 FM (@Adom1063fm) May 12, 2025
A heartfelt moment as Janet Dorothy Owusu Sechere, wife of the late Daasebre Dr. Osei Bonsu II, Asante-Mamponghene, is seen in tears.🕊️💔 #AsanteMampong #AdomNews #DaasebreDrOseiBonsuII #OneWeekObservance #AdomFM pic.twitter.com/U6MU80UB1Z
— Adom 106.3 FM (@Adom1063fm) May 12, 2025
Series of footages shared by Adom TV on X also showed traditional leaders from notable Ashanti towns arriving at the event grounds to observe and mourn with the Mampong township.
Mamponghene, Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, who was the Second in Command to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, passed away on April 20, 2025.
He died at age 86, after a short illness, with his death formally announced to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on April 28, 2025, in line with Asante custom.
The Asantehene has directed that Daasebre Osei Bonsu II’s burial be organised within three weeks, with the one-week observation set for May 12, 2025.
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A glimpse of Daasebre Dr. Osei Bonsu II’s cherished memories — portraits on the wall honoring the legacy of the Asante-Mamponghene 🖼️🕊️#AsanteMampong #AdomNews #DaasebreDrOseiBonsuII #OneWeekObservance #AdomFM pic.twitter.com/mxn7TdhvAt
— Adom 106.3 FM (@Adom1063fm) May 12, 2025
Okomfour Abass arrives in grand tradition to pay his respects at the One Week Observance of Daasebre Dr. Osei Bonsu II 🕊️⚡. A moment steeped in spiritual reverence.#AsanteMampong #AdomNews #DaasebreDrOseiBonsuII #OneWeekObservance #AdomFM pic.twitter.com/rVDh5GeELC
— Adom 106.3 FM (@Adom1063fm) May 12, 2025
Ejisuhemaa, Nana Yaa Asantewaa, seated in honor and solidarity at the One Week Observance of Daasebre Dr. Osei Bonsu II 👑🕊️. A symbol of tradition and respect.#AdomNews #DaasebreDrOseiBonsuII #OneWeekObservance #AdomFM pic.twitter.com/gTB1nOdSd3
— Adom 106.3 FM (@Adom1063fm) May 12, 2025
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