NewzThe family of the late Nana Ama Amissah III, Paramount Queen Mother of the Mankessim Traditional Area and a member of the Governing Board of the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has announced that her 40-day commemoration will be held on September 12, 2026. The family made the announcement on Wednesday, August 12, when they paid a visit to the Board and Management of GoldBod following the Queen Mother’s passing. The visit provided an opportunity for the family to formally inform the organisation of the date for the commemoration and engage with management.
The Board Chairman, Kojo Fynn, expressed the organisation’s heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and paid tribute to the late Queen Mother, describing her as a kind, dedicated and remarkable woman whose service and contributions to GoldBod were deeply valued. The Chief Executive Officer of GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi, also expressed his condolences to the family, describing the Queen Mother’s passing as a profound loss to both the organisation and the nation. Mr Gyamfi assured the family of GoldBod’s continued support during the difficult period and commended the late Nana Ama Amissah III for her service and contributions.
The family made the announcement during a meeting with the Board and Management of GoldBod on Wednesday, August 12, following the passing of the late Queen Mother. Her 40-day commemoration has been scheduled for September 12, 2026. The Board Chairman, Kojo Fynn, extended the organisation’s heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and paid tribute to Nana Ama Amissah III, describing her as a kind, dedicated and remarkable woman whose service and contributions to GoldBod were deeply valued.
Mr Gyamfi assured the family of the organisation’s support during the difficult period and acknowledged the late Queen Mother’s contribution to the work of GoldBod.
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