By Dennis Peprah, GNA
Sunyani, (Bono), May 21, GNA-The Boahen Korkor Royal Family, one of the royal gates of the Sunyani Paramount Stool has announced the passing of Obaapanin Yaa Anima, the mother of the late Paramount Queen-mother of the Sunyani Traditional Area, Nana Yaa Nyamaa Poduo II.
“The Sumankwaahene announced the death of Obaapanin Anima, popularly known as ‘Yie’ to the traditional council on Thursday May 21, 2026”, Mr Ransford Antwi, the Spokesperson for the Boahen Korkor Royal family told the media in Sunyani.
He said as one of the greatest women to ever live in Sunyani and a strong pillar in the Boahen Korkor Royal Family, “Obaapanin Anima is credited with playing a very important role in the selection, nomination and enstoolment of Odeefour Boahen Korkor II, Omanhene of Sunyani Traditional Area”.
“In fact, it’s on records that Obaapanin Anima insisted that her job was done, after the enstoolment of the Omanhene because she has fulfilled the wishes of her ancestors”, Mr Antwi stated.
Odeefour Ogyeamansan Boahen Korkor II who was visibly shaken by the sad news openly shed tears, prompting family members and loved ones to follow suit and wailed uncontrollably.
Describing her death as a big loss, Mr Antwi said that: “The great woman will be fondly remembered for her strategic intervention and unique role in the enstoolment of the Omanhene”.
He thanked and blessed the departed soul, urging other women in the Boahen Korkor Royal Family to emulate her “uniqueness and selflessness”, saying that funeral arrangements would be announced soon.
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