Traditional rites are performed at the funeral, and rich Ga culture is on display as part of the final funeral rites of the late Ga Manye Naa Dedei Omaedru III.
It is anticipated that dignitaries, chiefs, and other prominent guests will be present at the ceremony.
A magnificent procession of Ga chiefs and their flags, burial rites, musketry, and a flag procession led by Asafoianyemei to the coffin were displayed at the funeral.
Red and black decorations are used all over the city to symbolize mourning and highlight the importance of the occasion.
Certain members of the royal family and traditional leaders have been the only ones allowed to participate in certain rituals, while others have been accessible to the general public.
Vibrant display of the Ga culture, as part of the final funeral rites of the late Ga Manye Naa Dedei Omaedru III. pic.twitter.com/JxXKrfta5i
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As part of the funeral preparations, a thanksgiving service is planned for Sunday at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Relatedly, his Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, along with a number of prominent party members, has offered the late Ga Manye’s family their sympathies and support.
While attending the ongoing funeral procession of the late Queen Mother of the Ga State), the President kindly donated GHC 100,000 to cover Naa Dedei Omaedru III’s funeral costs.
In light of the late Queen’s passing, member of parliament for Tema East Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover accepted the donation on behalf of the President and expressed his condolences to the bereaved family as well as the entire Ga State.
Dr. Bawumia, the first and second ladies of the republic, and several representatives from the New Patriotic Party were also present at the funeral. The latter provided GH¢10,000 to support the funeral arrangements and other items like boxes of Malt, Heineken, water, whisky, and other miscellaneous items.
Meanwhile, shops and markets in Accra’s central district remained closed on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in observance of the late Queen Mother of the Ga State, Naa Dedei Omaedru III.
This closure complies with the Ga Traditional Council’s directive to honor the late Queen Mother’s last funeral customs.
Born on April 20, 1934, Naa Dedei Ablah rose to become the 29-year-old Queen Mother of the Ga State in 1963.
Notably, she placed second once in the Miss Ghana beauty pageant.
