Prez Akufo-Addo Mourns Sir John in an Emotional 'Eulogy'

The President, Nana Akufo-Addo Danquah has commiserated with the family and loved ones of the late Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, aka Sir John.

Akufo-Addo in a post via Facebook, praised the deceased Forestry Commission Boss for an "outstanding" life lived.

The president said Sir John was an unforgettable and exceptional character, who shall be dearly missed.

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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-faceted 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 humor, 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!!