Mahama, Akufo-Addo, Otumfuo expected at Agogo Manhene’s funeral

President John Dramani Mahama, former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II are among prominent dignitaries expected at the final funeral rites of the late Agogomanhene, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong.

The three-day traditional funeral, known as Dotie Yie, will take place from November 24 to 26, 2026, at the Kyei and Ofori Krobron Stool Palace in Agogo in the Asante Akyem area.

An announcement by the Agogo Traditional Council indicates that the funeral will bring together traditional rulers, political leaders, government officials, religious authorities, diplomats, security personnel and representatives of various institutions to pay their last respects to the late chief.

The announcement was dated November 10, 2026, and signed by Nana Kwame Nti.

The final day, Thursday, November 26, is expected to attract the country's top political and traditional leadership, including the Asantehene, the President, former Presidents and Vice-Presidents, Ministers of State and other senior government officials.

The programme, signed by the Krontihene of the Agogo Traditional Council, Nana Kwame Nti, outlines separate arrangements for groups expected to attend the three days of mourning.

On Tuesday, November 24, the first day of the funeral, religious leaders, the Muslim community, churches, diplomats, members of the Council of State, political parties and officials of the Municipal Assembly are expected to attend.

Heads of government departments, corporate institutions, non-governmental organisations, private unions, associations and members of the general public will also have the opportunity to pay their respects.

Wednesday, November 25, will bring together traditional authorities from the National and Regional Houses of Chiefs, as well as security agencies and other state institutions.

The Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority and Ghana Immigration Service are among those expected. State-owned enterprises, educational institutions and old students' associations are also scheduled to participate.

The final day's observances will be attended by the Asantehene and other senior members of the Asante Kingdom, alongside the country's political leadership and other invited dignitaries.

The first two days will have morning sessions from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. and afternoon sessions from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Thursday, the morning session will run from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., with the afternoon programme ending at 5 p.m.

The Traditional Council said the funeral was an opportunity to celebrate the late chief's years of service to Agogo, Asanteman and Ghana.

It has urged dignitaries and other prospective attendees to make the necessary arrangements ahead of the event and directed that official RSVPs be submitted through designated representatives.