The Bono Region mourns the loss of a respected traditional leader as the Wenchi Traditional Council announces the passing of Nana Atoa Seramangyedua III, the Paramount Queen Mother of the Wenchi Traditional Area. She died on Friday, June 13, 2025, following a brief illness at the age of 95.
Nana Atoa Seramangyedua III, born Abena Nsia Boatemaa, was enstooled on January 7, 1977, marking an impressive 48-year reign. She was the sixth child in her family and a pivotal figure in the cultural and social life of the Wenchi community.
At a press briefing in Wenchi, Nana Owusu Ameyaw Ababio, the Abakomahene (sub-chief) and Abusuapanin (family head) of the Ahenfie Yefiri Royal Family, conveyed the traditional council’s directive for all residents to don black or red attire as a sign of respect during the mourning period. Details for the one-week observance in honor of the late queen mother will be announced in due course.
Nana Atoa Seramangyedua III’s passing marks the end of an era for Wenchi, as the community prepares to pay tribute to a leader whose legacy spanned nearly five decades.
