The Denkyira Traditional Council has announced a comprehensive ban on funerals, noise-making, and public gatherings across the traditional area from Monday, September 22 to Friday, November 7, 2025.
The directive, announced at Amponsem Ahenfie in Dunkwa Abankesiɛso following an Oman Council meeting, forms part of preparations for the enthronement and coronation of the 26th King of Denkyira.
Explaining the decision, the Denkyira Abakomahene, Nana Gyekye Annim III, said the ban was necessary to create a peaceful and spiritually charged atmosphere for the enstoolment rites.
“This is a time for us as Denkyira citizens to come together in discipline and reverence. The rituals we will perform are not just for the new king but for the progress and peace of the entire kingdom,” he told Adom News.
The 46-day ban applies to all communities under the Denkyira Traditional Area. Churches, mosques, drinking spots, and event organizers have been specifically directed to suspend all noisy activities during the period. Offenders, the council warned, will face strict traditional sanctions.
Nana Gyekye Annim III emphasized that the period marks more than just ceremonial tradition — it is a time of purification, unity, and reflection for the people of Denkyira.
As part of the succession process, the Traditional Council will on Monday, September 29, 2025, hold the official proclamation of the king-elect at the Jukwa forecourt of Amponsem Ahenfie. This will be followed by a series of sacred rituals leading up to the grand coronation.
With a rich history dating back to the 17th century, the Denkyira Kingdom remains one of Ghana’s oldest traditional states. The enthronement of a new king is expected to reaffirm the area’s cultural heritage while shaping its socio-political future.
