Feverish preparations are underway for the final funeral
rites of the late Okuapehene, Oseadeayo Nana Addo Dankwa II, who was called to
eternity last year.
The funeral is scheduled from today, February 1 to Monday, February 8, 2016 and is jointly being organised by the Akuapem North Municipal Assembly and the Akuapem South District Assembly in collaboration with the Akuapem Traditional Council.
A visit by Hwenebobo Newsstand to Akropong, the seat of the paramount stool of Akuapem and venue for the funeral, revealed that most private houses and the palace had undergone massive facelifts, while trees and places of interest had been adorned with red calico, signifying a state of mourning.
In order to ensure a successful funeral, the planning committee has come out with a number of decisions which include a dress code of either black or red, while those filing past the body of the late chief must remove their sandals or footwear. The public should also not put on ornaments, including wrist-watches, chains and earrings. It is also forbidden to take photographs of the chief’s body.
There has been a ban on all forms of noise making till the funeral ends. Drinking bar operators have been asked to close by 11 p.m. each day.
Firing of guns and muskets in the Akuapem Traditional Area within the period have been limited to only people identified by the Akuapem Traditional Council and granted permit by the police.
The police have further been mandated to seize guns and muskets entering the traditional area within the period and mourners have been entreated not to attend the funeral with any firearms so as to avoid any embarrassment.
The funeral is scheduled from today, February 1 to Monday, February 8, 2016 and is jointly being organised by the Akuapem North Municipal Assembly and the Akuapem South District Assembly in collaboration with the Akuapem Traditional Council.
A visit by Hwenebobo Newsstand to Akropong, the seat of the paramount stool of Akuapem and venue for the funeral, revealed that most private houses and the palace had undergone massive facelifts, while trees and places of interest had been adorned with red calico, signifying a state of mourning.
In order to ensure a successful funeral, the planning committee has come out with a number of decisions which include a dress code of either black or red, while those filing past the body of the late chief must remove their sandals or footwear. The public should also not put on ornaments, including wrist-watches, chains and earrings. It is also forbidden to take photographs of the chief’s body.
There has been a ban on all forms of noise making till the funeral ends. Drinking bar operators have been asked to close by 11 p.m. each day.
Firing of guns and muskets in the Akuapem Traditional Area within the period have been limited to only people identified by the Akuapem Traditional Council and granted permit by the police.
The police have further been mandated to seize guns and muskets entering the traditional area within the period and mourners have been entreated not to attend the funeral with any firearms so as to avoid any embarrassment.
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