GFA President Kurt Okraku makes donation at Asantehemaaâ??s funeral

President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has donated to the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III, on Thursday. 

At the solemn event in Kumasi, Okraku presented GH?50,000, bottles of schnapps, and assorted drinks to support the ceremony, which has drawn dignitaries, traditional leaders, and well-wishers from across the country. His contribution underscores the GFA’s respect for the Ashanti Kingdom and its cultural heritage.

The late Asantehemaa, who passed away earlier this year, played a key role in the Ashanti traditional setup, and her funeral is being observed with customary grandeur.

 

GFA President, Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, pays his respects to His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II at the Asantehemaa’s Doteyie, joining dignitaries and the football family in honoring Asanteman tradition.#AsantemanMourns #AsantehemaaDoteYie pic.twitter.com/Naoz6D5vzW

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Okraku’s gesture was warmly received by the palace, as thousands gathered to pay their final respects to Nana Konadu Yiadom III, remembered for her leadership and service.

The funeral continues this week, with tributes pouring in from across Ghana.

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