After 58 years since the passing of the late Dr. Joseph Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah, the Ofori Panin Fie, led by Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, is poised to carry out the ultimate funeral rites for the late scholar and politician.
At the time of his demise, JB Danquah held the position of Twafohene of Okyeman, known by the stool name Barima Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Dankwa I.
The event is slated for February 10, 2024, on the forecourt of Ofori Panin Fie in Kyebi, Eastern Region.
The Twafohene stool had remained vacant since Barima Kwame Kyeretwie Boakye Dankwa I’s passing until the enstoolment of Katakyie Kwame Boakye Dankwa II on December 16, 2023, as the successor to his grandfather.
In adherence to customs, the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Council announced that the new Twafo stool occupant would organize a memorial service for his predecessor on Sunday, February 4, 2024.
The final funeral rite, known as “Dɔteyie,” will follow on February 10, 2024, where the late Twafohene’s mortal remains will lie in state for chiefs, queens, royals, and mourners to pay their respects.
According to royal traditions, the final funeral rites of a chief or queen can only proceed if a successor is enstooled to occupy the vacant black stool.
Okatakyie Ababio Boakye Danquah, the new Twafohene, pledged allegiance to Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin last year.
The distinguished J.B. Danquah, known for his contributions to politics, scholarship, law, statesmanship, and traditional leadership, passed away on February 4, 1965.
The upcoming final funeral rites are expected to attract Akyem land indigenes, traditional rulers from across the nation, politicians, clergy, and other prominent figures, commemorating JB Danquah’s legacy 58 years after his demise.