'Just a show off!' - Social media reacts to Kwame Despite's mother-in-law's body being flown by helicopter

The final funeral rites of Mrs. Kate Opoku-Acheampong, the mother of Dr. Osei Kwame Despite’s wife, drew significant attention and sparked mixed reactions on social media.

After a memorial service held in Accra, her body was flown by helicopter in a golden casket to Mamponteng in the Ashanti Region for a final farewell.

The family, accompanied by Despite’s long convoy of luxurious vehicles, gathered at the landing site to receive her body.

This grand gesture has ignited a debate online, with some users viewing it as an extravagant display, while others believe it was a fitting tribute to the late Madam Kate.

Mrs. Kate Opoku-Acheampong was finally laid to rest on Thursday, October 10, 2024, in her hometown of Mamponteng.

The funeral services are set to continue in Accra today, October 12, 2024.

Here is the video of the helicopter that carried her body and some comments from social media users:

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