The Bissa Chief of Offinso South in Ashanti Region, Kir Iddrissu Haruna Dabre, has died aged 81, following a short illness, his family announced

Kir Dabre, who served as a traditional leader in Offinso for 32 years, died on Thursday evening, the statement adds.

He has been buried shortly after his death in accordance with Islamic tradition, as the funeral is set for Sunday, 13th October.

The late chief is survived by his four wives, 33 children, and 83 grandchildren.

As the Bissa Chief, Kir Dabre played a crucial role in representing the Bissa community  maintaining cultural ties, and providing leadership for his people living in the Offinso South area of Ashanti Region.

His long tenure of 32 years as chief highlights his significant impact on the Bissa communities in both Offinso South and North.

Offinso South is a municipality , one of Ghana’s most populous areas, has a large, known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional leadership structures, and has a large Bissa presence.
And Kir Dabre ensured Bissas influence will continue to be felt in the region for generations to come.

Community leaders are expected to meet in the coming days to discuss the process of selecting a successor to the late chief.