Speaker Bagbin Pays Respects to the Asantehene

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on Wednesday, paid a courtesy call on His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, at the Manhyia Palace. The visit was to extend Parliament’s deepest sympathies and solidarity to the King and the people of Asanteman following the passing of the Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III.

The Speaker, who was unavoidably absent during the final funeral rites of the late Queen Mother, deemed it important to personally convey his condolences to His Majesty. He was accompanied by the Second Deputy Speaker, Hon. Andrew Asiamah Amoako; the Majority Chief Whip, Hon. Rockson-Nelson Etse Dafeamekpor; the Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Patricia Appeagyei; the Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Ebenezer Ahuma Djietror; and staff of the Parliamentary Service.

In his remarks, Rt. Hon. Bagbin expressed his profound sorrow at the passing of the Asantehemaa, describing her as a distinguished matriarch whose counsel, dignity, and leadership had left an enduring mark on the history and culture of Asanteman and Ghana at large. He further assured His Majesty of Parliament’s continued commitment to promoting peace, good governance, and legislative reforms aimed at advancing national development.

The Speaker emphasized that the loss of the Asantehemaa is not only a loss to Asanteman but to the entire nation, given her pivotal role in upholding tradition and providing moral guidance to both the Palace and society at large.

His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, in response, expressed appreciation to the Speaker and the delegation for the visit and for Parliament’s show of solidarity. He commended Parliament for its dedication to deepening Ghana’s democratic governance and urged Members of Parliament to remain steadfast in their service to the nation.

As a gesture of goodwill and in recognition of Parliament’s central role in Ghana’s democracy, the Asantehene pledged to donate a handwoven decorative kente cloth for use in the Debating Chamber. This gift, which will replace the current kente cloth donated by His Majesty more than two decades ago, forms part of ongoing efforts to preserve Ghanaian culture within the nation’s legislative processes.

Parliament is scheduled to reconvene on Tuesday, 21st October, to continue its work in advancing the aspirations of the Ghanaian people.

Source: Parliament House