President Akufo Addo Reacts To The Sudden Demise Of Sir John | Here’s What He Said

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The president of the land, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has reacted to the death of his party’s former General Secretary Sir John.

The death of the former NPP General Secretary, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie known by many as Sir John yesterday shocked many across the country.

The CEO of the Forestry Commission was called to glory at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital last Thursday, 25th June after suffering a short illness.

Reacting to the death of his party’s beloved, the President of the land, Nana Akufo Addo in a Facebook post disclosed that he received the news of the death of Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, aka Sir John, with great shock and deep sadness.

I received the news of the death of Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, aka Sir John, with great shock and deep sadness. Indeed, the disbelief and grief expressed by many at the news of his death are testimony to how people, in and out of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), felt about him.

Passionate devotee of the Danquah-Dombo-Busia political tradition, outstanding stalwart of the NPP, strong defender of human rights as a lawyer, proud, faithful adherent of the Christian Adventist faith – these were the multi-facetted aspects of the career and character of ‘Sir John’, which earned him considerable renown both as erstwhile General Secretary of the NPP and CEO of the Forestry Commission. Energetic, ebullient, jovial, with an exceptional sense of humour, and possessing a limitless store of folktales and proverbs, he affected positively every person with whom he came into contact. He was truly unforgettable, and our party and government owe him an immense debt for his work and commitment.

My wife Rebecca and I extend our deepest condolences to his entire family. Sakora Wonoo has lost a valiant son. He will be widely missed.

May the Good Lord bless him, and give him a peaceful place of abode in His Bosom until the Last Day of the Resurrection when we shall all meet again.

Sir John, we will never forget you!!

He wrote.

I received the news of the death of Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, aka Sir John, with great shock and deep sadness. Indeed, the…

Posted by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Thursday, July 2, 2020