President John Dramani Mahama has paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, honoring her legacy as a powerful force for tradition, peace, and womanhood in Ghana.

In a statement read on his behalf by Ashanti Regional Minister Dr. Frank Amoakohene during the Queen Mother’s funeral rites in Kumasi on Thursday, Mahama described her as “a majestic pillar of strength and inspiration” — not just for the Ashanti Kingdom, but for the entire nation.

Yiadom III, who reigned as Asantehemaa for eight years, passed away earlier this year. Her death has left a deep void in the Ashanti royal family and among the many Ghanaians who looked to her as a symbol of wisdom and cultural continuity.

“She was, without a doubt, a majestic pillar of strength and inspiration not only to the Manhyia Palace and the Asanteman, but to the entire nation,” Dr. Amoakohene said, delivering the President’s tribute to a solemn crowd of mourners, dignitaries, and traditional leaders.

Mahama’s message focused not only on her leadership within the palace but also her broader impact on Ghanaian society — especially women. “She was truly an inspiration and a worthy role model, particularly for the women of Asanteman and Ghana at large,” the tribute noted.

Throughout her reign, Nana Konadu Yiadom III was a steady hand in turbulent times, preserving age-old traditions while advocating for peace and unity. She was the sister of the current Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and a key figure behind the scenes of one of Africa’s most revered traditional monarchies.

Her funeral, marked by days of elaborate and deeply symbolic rites, has drawn widespread national attention — a reflection of her towering presence in Ghanaian cultural life.

As Ghanaians say their final goodbyes, her legacy as a guardian of tradition and a voice of reason remains etched in the hearts of many.

Source:TheDotNews