An intercessory prayer (Dua) has been held for the late Bissa Chief of Garu Alhaji Issah Dumburi, marking the final funeral rites performed for the man, who died at age 101.
It comes exactly 60 days after the demise of the centenarian, who reigned for only two years.
Prayers were said, tributes were read and testimonies were given about the man, who spent his entire life serving humanity.
Kir Alhaji Issah Dumburi died on the 26th of January and Saturday’s Dua marked the final funeral of the rites performed for the dead in accordance to Islamic practices
It was a prayer-filled event, which was well attended by Bissas across the country.
The centenarian took ill two months prior to his demise.
His dedicated service to Bissas dates back to his boyhood days when he was working at the Asante Akyem Government Hospital in Ashanti region.
He became the Bissa Chief of Garu some few years back after succeeding his late brother.
He was survived by two wives, 22 children and 62 grandchildren.
