In anticipation of the one-week commemoration of the late Paramount Chief, Nana Kwasi Bosomprah, the Goaso Traditional Council has declared that public Valentine’s Day celebrations are prohibited within the Goaso traditional domain.
After a protracted illness, the late chief, who ruled for 17 years, died in December 2024. At an Asanteman Council meeting on December 16, 2024, Kyeame Antwi Boasiako, Otumfuo’s linguist, formally reported his passing.
The Council stressed in a public statement that Valentine’s Day events, including hotel accommodations, boisterous parties, and celebrations, are completely forbidden.
If you wish to celebrate Valentine’s Day, do it quietly in your room. No noisy celebrations, no Valentine parties. Anyone caught flouting these rules will face severe sanctions,” the Council warned.
The ban, according to the Council, is to ensure unity and respect as the community mourns the late chief.
“We are in mourning. A section of us cannot mourn while others make merry,” the spokesperson added.
The one-week observance of Nana Kwasi Bosomprah’s passing is expected to draw traditional leaders, dignitaries, and community members to honor his legacy and contributions to the Goaso Traditional Area.
