The Paramount Queenmother of the Mampong Traditional Area, Nana Agyakoma Difie II, has led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, to express the profound appreciation of the Mampong Traditional Council for the Ministry’s support during the one-week observation and final funeral rites of the late Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, Mamponghene and former Member of the Council of State.
The visit, which took place at the Ministry on Tuesday, 24th June, 2025, was a symbolic gesture of gratitude to the Minister and his team for standing in solidarity with the people of Mampong during their period of mourning. Nana Agyakoma Difie II, speaking on behalf of the delegation, emphasized that the presence and contributions of the Ministry brought honour and comfort to the bereaved traditional area.
She recalled that prior to the funeral rites, she had officially called on the Minister to inform him of the passing of the late Daasebre Osei Bonsu II. In response, the Minister had assured the delegation of the Ministry’s full support, in recognition of the late Chief’s service to national development and the chieftaincy institution.
“True to his word, the Honourable Minister extended immense support to us, both in representation and in resources, which we do not take for granted,” the Mampong Hemaa stated.
On his part, Hon. Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, reiterated the government’s respect for traditional authorities and its commitment to strengthening the institution of chieftaincy. He described the late Mamponghene as a statesman of high repute whose wisdom and leadership left a lasting imprint on Ghana’s governance and traditional landscape.
The meeting concluded with assurances of continued collaboration between the Ministry and the Mampong Traditional Area in advancing the role of traditional leadership in national development.
Source: Darling Maame Efua Cann
(Public Relations Unit- MLGCRA)