Nandom Naa Chiir VIII leads delegation to Kyebi to mourn with NDC's Ofosu Ampofo

In a demonstration of solidarity and traditional diplomacy, His Royal Majesty Nandom Naa Professor Edmund Nminyem Delle Chiir VIII, Paramount Chief of the Nandom Traditional Area, on Saturday, August 8, 2026, led a delegation of Divisional Chiefs to Kyebi in the Eastern Region to mourn with former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, following the death of his father.

The visit, undertaken on behalf of the people of Nandom in the Upper West Region, was intended to express condolences to the bereaved family, strengthen inter-regional ties and reaffirm the shared values that connect Ghana’s traditional institutions across geographical and political boundaries.

Addressing mourners, family members and other dignitaries, Nandom Naa Chiir VIII conveyed the collective sympathies of the Nandom Traditional Council and described the loss as one that extended beyond the immediate family and community.

He said moments of profound grief called for unity and compassion across communities and encouraged the bereaved family to draw strength from their faith and the support of well-wishers.

Naa Chiir VIII subsequently led prayers for the peaceful repose of the deceased and urged the family to preserve the legacy of service and dignity associated with the late patriarch.

“The presence of traditional leaders from Nandom here today is a testament to the fact that, in times of sorrow, we are one people. We have come not only to mourn, but to stand with you and to assure you that the people of Nandom share in your pain and in your hope for comfort,” Naa Prof. Delle Chiir VIII said.

The Paramount Chief, who is also a former National Chairman of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), was accompanied by a delegation of Divisional Chiefs and other representatives of the Nandom Traditional Council.

The delegation was received with appreciation by the chiefs and people of Kyebi, who described the visit as a reflection of the enduring relationships among traditional authorities across the country.

The presence of the Nandom delegation also highlighted the role of traditional leadership in promoting national cohesion and solidarity, particularly at a time when calls for unity in diversity remain prominent in national discourse.

Mr Ofosu Ampofo, who served as NDC National Chairman from 2018 to 2022, received the delegation alongside family members, party officials and community leaders.

The gathering was marked by solemn reflection and expressions of gratitude to the Nandom Traditional Council for extending its support to the bereaved family.

The participation of the Nandom Traditional Council forms part of a broader tradition of chiefs reaching beyond their jurisdictions to promote peace, mutual respect and collective responsibility.

For Nandom Naa Chiir VIII, the visit to Kyebi reflects a broader vision of traditional leadership that remains rooted in custom while responding to the evolving needs of a connected Ghana.

As the funeral rites continue, the message from Nandom remains one of solidarity and shared humanity: geographical distance does not diminish communal bonds, and in moments of grief, Ghana’s traditional institutions can provide comfort, unity and continuity.

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