Juabenhene Daasebre Otuo Serebuo has introduced the newly installed Juabenhemaa, Nana Akosua Akyaamaa IV to Asanteman.
She was installed queen mother of the Traditional Area on February 29, 2024, following the burial rites of her predecessor, Nana Akosua Akyamaa llI who died in 2022.
During the second meeting of the Asanteman Council chaired by Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on March 11, 2024, Daasebre Otuo Serebuo made the official introduction.
“She is my elder sister. She is my mother’s second child. The introduction is necessary due to some scheduled events here at the Manhyia Palace so that when I am seen with her here, she won’t be alien to you.”
He also introduced New Juabenhene Nana Kwaku Boateng IV and New Juabenhemaa Nana Juaben Serwaa to Asanteman.
In a speech, Otumfuo welcomed them into his abode and urged them to be effective in their leadership positions.
He advised, “As women, you are responsible for governing the home and you are our mothers. I am sure he (Nana Otuo Serebuo) will guide you with his immense wisdom and experience in leadership.”
“You have my blessings and prayers,” he added.
Nana Akosua Akyamaa III passed away on September 10, 2023; however, it was announced almost a month later.
She was 97 years old and reigned for almost 30 years on the stool after succeeding her mother, Nana Akosua Akyamaa II, in November 1994.
Source: Manhyia Palace
