Evangelist Diana Asamoah and the former President of the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGHA) Bice Osei Kufuor much known as Obour joined Ghanaians to observe the one-week rite of the late Sir John at his hometown on Wednesday, June 22, 2020.

The entire country paid tribute to the former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the late Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, during his one-week observation at Sakora Wonoo in the Ashanti Region.

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Family, friends, and loved ones conveyed at the event and supported the family of the late Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Forestry Commission including the Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Muhammadu Bawumia, the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs in Ghana, Hon Kyei Mensah Bonsu together with a host of the New Patriotic Party dignitaries in the Ashanti Region.

Also in attendance was the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, some Ghanaian musicians and security service officials.

The Gospel musician spoke of his love for the former and defined the nature of man Ghana has lost.

“He called me as his deputy. He meant a lot to me and I was really affected when I heard the news of his death. Although as believers we are to give thanks to God in all things yet as humans, we are consumed sometimes,” she said.

The former parliamentary aspirant of the Asante Akyem South constituency, Bice Osei Kufuor praised the good works of Sir John and his influence on the Ghanaian youth and the New Patriotic Party.

“Everyone called him uncle and so did I. He advised me a lot during my music career. He was a counselor to me when I joined politics and I admired him a lot. This is the third time I have been here to greet the family and it’s sad to lose influential people like him,” Obour said.

“He is indeed a good man and the eulogies we are hearing from mourners define his very personality. We stand together with the NPP family and the forestry commission workers to mourn the death of our beloved. May his soul rest in peace.”

The enhanced health protocols were observed at the event as the Police Band entertained the gathering.