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Mahama mourns Okuapehene Oseadeeyo Addo Dankwa III

Kojo Emmanuel

February 5, 2016 5:15 PM

The Akuapem Traditional Area has asked all mourners to strictly wear red or black at the funeral ground.

President John Mahama has joined the people of Okuapeman to mourn late

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As part of the funeral ceremony, the Akuapem Traditional Area has asked all mourners to strictly wear red or black at the funeral ground.

Nana Addo Danquah was laid in state as part of the tradition of the Akuapem people for family members and sub-divisional chiefs to pay their last respects. He was installed the paramount chief of the Akuapem Traditional Area in 1974 at the age of 44 and reigned continuously for 35 years.

There will also be a thanksgiving service on Sunday, February 7, and final burial rites on Monday, February 8, at the forecourt of the Okuapehene’s Palace in Akropong.