The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has intensified its sanitation campaign across the city as part of preparations for the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Konadu Yiadom III. The royal funeral, known as the Dote Yie, will take place from September 14 to 18, 2025, and is expected to attract mourners, traditional rulers, and dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Leading the initiative was the Mayor of Kumasi, Hon. Richard Ofori Agyeman Boadi, who joined heads of departments, staff of the Assembly, sanitation officers, and community volunteers in a massive cleanup exercise. Students from Serwaa Nyarko Girls’ Senior High School and Asanteman Senior High School also participated actively, showcasing the importance of youth involvement in maintaining cleanliness and civic responsibility. The exercise began at the Airport Roundabout, continued through Dr. Mensah and Adehyeman, and concluded at Asanteman SHS, where the Mayor engaged with the students.
In his address to the students, the Mayor emphasized the values of discipline, hard work, and respect for teachers, drawing lessons from his personal educational journey. He encouraged them to remain focused on their studies, assuring them that perseverance and dedication would pave the way for future success. The Mayor also commended the students for their active role in the cleanup, describing their efforts as a practical demonstration of patriotism and civic pride.
The Assistant Head Domestic of Asanteman SHS, who welcomed the Mayor and his delegation, expressed gratitude for his visit and words of encouragement. She highlighted the importance of his promises of support for the school and assured him of the institution’s readiness to collaborate with the Assembly on future developmental projects.
In a media interaction following the exercise, Hon. Ofori Agyeman Boadi underscored the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment as Kumasi prepares to host thousands of visitors during the funeral. He explained that cleanliness is not only a way of paying respect to the memory of the late Queen Mother but also a reflection of the dignity and pride of Kumasi as Ghana’s cultural capital. He further stressed that the responsibility of keeping the city clean rests on all residents, traders, institutions, and schools, and urged continuous commitment to sanitation beyond the funeral period.
The cleanup campaign forms part of a broader program by the KMA to enhance sanitation across major streets, schools, markets, and communities ahead of the Dote Yie. The Assembly has assured residents that similar exercises will be carried out in the days leading up to the ceremony to ensure Kumasi is ready to host one of the most historic and culturally significant events in Asanteman’s history.
With the Dote Yie set to begin on September 14, the KMA’s initiative has energized communities and institutions across the city, reinforcing the call for collective action, civic discipline, and unity as Kumasi prepares to bid farewell to the revered Queen Mother.
