Kumasi central market steering committee pays homage to Asantehemaa
The Eleven-Member Steering Committee of the Kumasi Central Market on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 joined the Asantehemaa, Nana Ama Konadu Yiadom III, to mark the first Awukudee Festival since her installation as Queen Mother of Asanteman.
The committee, together with all Queen Mothers serving in different capacities at the major markets in Kumasi, called on the Asantehemaa at the Manhyia Palace.
The traders used the opportunity to pay homage to the Queen Mother and to formally welcome her to her new position as the occupant of the Kusi Amoah Stool of Asanteman.
Speaking after the visit, Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Kwabena Fosu, popularly known as MK, thanked the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, for giving Asanteman a Queen Mother.
He assured that the traders will do everything possible to serve the Asantehemaa and to ensure that trading activities within the Kumasi Metropolis are conducted in an orderly manner.
For her part, Nana Sakina, Queen Mother for the Dry Fish Sellers and a member of the committee, expressed joy over the installation of the Asantehemaa.
She noted that traders owe their whole allegiance to the Asantehemaa, adding that their loyalty will always remain with the Manhyia Palace.
She called on all traders in the region to work hard and support the Queen Mother for the development and progress of the Asante Kingdom.
Source: Ghana/otecfmghana.com/Jacob Agyenim Boateng
