President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr Bawumia have led a delegation to mourn with the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
This was for the burial ceremony of his wife, Lady Julia’s father.
Mr. Stephen Asare Amaning, passed away on March 6 at the age of 87.
He was subsequently laid to rest on Saturday, March 27, 2021.
The late Mr Amaning was laid in state for filing past at his daughter’s residence at Ahodwo in Kumasi.
A burial service was held in his honour at the Ramseyer Presbyterian Church at Adum and was later interred at Kyebi in the Eastern Region.
The ceremony also saw the Chief Of Staff, Frema Osei-Opare, Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, Agric Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto, and Ashanti Regional Minister, Simon Osei Mensah, in attendance.
The President arrived at the funeral grounds clad in a black mourning cloth while Dr. Bawumia wore a black smock and presented a donation of burial items and cash.
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