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Toasehemaa, Nana Amonu Gyamfuaa Serwaa Bonsu, led a delegation from the Toase Traditional Council to mourn with the family of the late Abusuapanin Thomas Yaw Opoku, the Ntonso Adako Abusuapanin, during his final funeral rites held in Ntonso.
The ceremony brought together chiefs, queen mothers, family members, and residents who gathered to pay their last respects to the late elder and custodian of the Adako family.
Conveying deep heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Toase Traditional Council, Nana Amonu Gyamfuaa Serwaa Bonsu urged the bereaved family to stay strong in the face of their loss. She encouraged them to use the period of mourning to bind the family together and preserve the unity the late Abusuapanin stood for.
“The passing of an Abusuapanin is not only a loss to the family but to the entire community. This is the time to close ranks, support one another, and protect the legacy he leaves behind,” the Toasehemaa said.
Referencing scripture, Nana Amonu Gyamfuaa Serwaa Bonsu reminded mourners of the Christian duty to share in the grief of others. She noted that the family requires prayers and communal support to endure the difficult period.
“The Bible says we should mourn with those in grief, and this is the time the family needs prayers to sustain them through these hard times,” she stated.
The late Abusuapanin Thomas Yaw Opoku was revered as a repository of custom and a unifying figure within the Adako family of Ntonso. Traditional leaders at the funeral described him as a wise elder whose guidance shaped family decisions and community relations.
In line with Akan tradition, the Toase Traditional Council presented customary drinks and other items to express solidarity with the Ntonso Adako family.
The final funeral rites were attended by traditional authorities from across the Ashanti Region, reflecting the stature of the late Abusuapanin and the respect accorded him in his lifetime.
