President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo commiserated with the bereaved family of the late Ga Manye with GH¢100k. Additionally, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) contributed GH¢10,000 to the funeral.
President Akufo-Addo, accompanied by First Lady Rebecca Naa Okaikor Akufo-Addo, attended the event, joined by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, Second Lady Samira Bawumia, and other dignitaries.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) delegation also offered condolences and donations.
Akufo Addo Commiserates Bereaved Family Of The Late Ga Manye With GH¢100k
The Ga Queen Mother, Naa Dedei Ablah, a significant figure in women’s welfare, became the Ga state’s Queen Mother in 1963, reigning for 59 years. The funeral witnessed the presence of chiefs from various regions, members of the creative arts industry, and diverse individuals paying their respects.
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Naa Dedei Ablah, acclaimed for her achievements and advocacy for women’s welfare, received numerous humanitarian awards during her reign, including the Excellence in Culture, Chieftaincy, and Justice award in 2002 from the Gadangme Association International of Philadelphia.
Book of condolences was signed and opened by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on June 19, 2023.
Making the presentation on behalf of the president, former Member of Parliament of Tema East, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover expressed the condolences of the president and the state to the bereaved family and the entire Ga State on the passing of the late Queen
Other items donated included boxes of Malt, Heineken, water, whisky, and other assorted items.
The late queen mother, Naa Dedei Omaedru III passed away at her Dansoman residence, surrounded by her loved ones, on 26th December 2022.
During her reign, Naa Omaedru was credited with devoting her life selflessly to public and voluntary service and championing important issues crucial to peace, education and opportunities for young people, especially the girl-child.
These include seeking the welfare of the girl-child and women to safeguard their future, setting a remarkable example of leadership to queen mothers in the Ga State.
She also stood for peace and unity and promoted these, among not only the people of the Ga State but also all Ghanaians, and advocated a united approach to the meaningful development of her people.
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Naa Omaedru was noted for her charity work. In 2004, she donated items worth $12 million to the Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled at the Ghana National Rehabilitation Centre in Accra.
