There’s no business activity in Kumasi today, Thursday January 19, 2017 as Asanteman pays final fare well to the late Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II who died at age 111.

She’s to be laid to rest today.

As part of the burial rites for the late Queenmother of Asante who’s also the mother of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, the traditional authorities have ordered that no shop and offices should be opened on Thursday.

Businesses affected have accordingly informed their clients about the development which has come as great inconvenience for many customers.

A statement from UniBank on Wednesday January 18th for example said:”Dear valued customer, please be informed that our banking operations in Kumasi will be suspended on Thursday 19th January 2017 due to the funeral of the late Queen Mother of the Ashanti Kingdom. Out ATMs and online banking services will be fully functional. UniBank, Caring for you.”

Furthermore, all movements on the streets of Bantama to Breman have been restricted from 6 pm today.

The news however has been met with agitations from traders who complain they will be affected adversely affected by the decison of the Traditional authorities.

Source: Kasapafmonline