Mamponghene Daasebre Osei Bonsu II paying his respects to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II during a traditional Asante gathering. Photo source: ManhyiaPalace Source: Facebook The late Mamponghene's death was announced on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was 86 years old and had served in the capacity of the Mamponghene. In Asante hierarchy, the Mamponghene, heralded as the Silver Stool occupant, is the second-in-command behind the Asantehene.
Reports from the Otumfuo's Manhyia Palace, Mampong Traditional Council, led by Nana Agyakoma Difie II, called on the Asantehene on Friday, May 16, to submit their funeral plans for his second-in-command. After their meeting, the Asantehene approved the first weekend in June, starting from Friday 6 to Monday 9, for the late Mamponghene's funeral rites. The Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will be in Mampong on June 9, 2025, to pay his last respects, as custom demands.
Final Burial Rites for Daasebre Osei Bonsu II would be held from 6th - 9th June, 2025.
The Asantehene will be in Mampon on 9th June, 2025 to pay his last respect, in line with custom.
Daasebre, da yie.
