The Kenyasi No. 2 Manhemaa, Nana Aboagyewaa Tinkwamaa, has banned the organisation of “Sodoɔ” funerals at Kenyasi in the Asutifi North District.
Speaking on the matter, the Manhemaa Kyeame, Nana Akua Afriyie, explained that, according to traditional customs, a funeral should not be organised for a first child who passes away.
She expressed concern that the practice, which she said was not permitted in the past, had become common in recent times, adding that she believed it had brought bad omens to the Kenyasi community.
Nana Akua Afriyie consequently warned residents to desist from organising such funerals, stressing that anyone found violating the ban would face disciplinary action from the Kenyasi No. 2 Traditional Council.
