Bawumia Meets Okatakyie Afrifa in Mampong, Rises and Bows to Greet Him

• Dr Mahamudu Bawumia was among several bigwigs of the New Patriotic Party who attended Mamponghene's funeral on June 8
• As the NPP's candidate during the 2024 elections, the former Vice President exchanged pleasantries with many party supporters
• A video of Dr Bawumia and Chairman Wontumi rising to greet Okatakayie Afrifa at the funeral has garnered traction online

Popular Ghanaian media personality, Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, got a rousing reception at the late Mamponghene's funeral in Mampong.

Daasebre Osei Bonsu's death was announced by the Mampong Traditional Council on April 28, 2025. He was 86 at the time. Before his passing, the late monarch, revered in the Asante hierarchy as Otumfuo Osei Tutu II's second-in-command, had served on the throne for more than two decades.

Scores of dignitaries, including former Vice-President and the New Patriotic Party's presidential candidate for the 2024 general elections, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, gathered in Mampong to mourn the loss of the renowned Ghanaian monarch.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Okatakyie Afria, an affiliate of the New Patriotic Party, was seen exchanging pleasantries with Dr Bawumia.

Bawumia's gesture towards Okatakyie stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction to Bawumia's gesture towards Okatakyie Afrifa.

Tom Tom said:

"All things work together for the good of those who have a clear conscience and a good heart. KT and NDC thought they wanted to destroy Okayakyire, and it has made him even more famous and influential. One day, he can stand for any public office and win easily. He can even become the president because of his principles. God bless you, my brother."

Chinakeyzzy GhUk quizzed:

"Ohene piaaaaaaaw…. Your small boy say make i greet you, give am (Kevin Yaa Taylor) i met him today in a grocery shop so what make i tell am Nana?"

Judith Anim Mireku commented:

"Observers are worried 😟 ooo hehehe cassava legs 🦵 hope you’re watching heheheheehe him from afar it dey pain you papa u don’t have classmate there."

Prince Obeng commented:

"But I haven't seen Kelvin Taylor's father in any event before, why he doesn't have clothes or they don't invite him. I thought he is also chief anaa."

Solomon Miah

"It is finished, Okatakyie whispered into the ears of Bawumia", I will make you president once again. Finito!"

Adjei-anomafo Nana Kwabena shared:

"Bawumia nso de3, what kind of stool is Afrifa sitting on for which you bow before him as if you are bowing before otumfoc."

Dr Bawumia interacts with Bryan Acheampong

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Dr Mahamudu Bawumia interacted with Bryan Acheampong at Mamponghene Daasebre Nana Osei Bonsu II's funeral.

The two NPP stalwarts, tipped to vie for the party's flagbearership before the 2028 elections, were playful with each other as they exchanged pleasantries.

Dr Bawumia and Acheampong's interaction at Mamponghene Daasebre Nana Osei Bonsu II's funeral triggered reactions from Ghanaians on social media.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh