Dr. Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Policy Adviser at the Office of the Vice President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has expressed profound gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama, the Vice President, the Chief of Staff and all sympathisers for their support, encouragement and solidarity following the passing and burial of his father, Okyeame Edward Kwabena Ofosu-Ampofo.
The late Okyeame Edward Kwabena Ofosu-Ampofo was laid to rest over the weekend at Akyem Asikam, near Kibi in the Eastern Region, where family members, friends, political leaders, traditional authorities, colleagues and sympathisers gathered to pay their final respects.
In a message of appreciation, Dr. Ofosu Ampofo thanked President Mahama, the Vice President and the Chief of Staff for their support and encouragement during the difficult period.
He also expressed appreciation to members of government, colleagues at the Office of the Vice President and COCOBOD, NDC supporters, friends, traditional leaders, religious leaders and all individuals who visited the family, offered condolences, made calls or contributed in diverse ways towards the successful burial.
Dr. Ofosu Ampofo said the overwhelming show of love, compassion and solidarity had provided great comfort to the family at a difficult moment.
He expressed particular appreciation to those who travelled from various parts of the country to mourn with the family and honour the memory of his late father.
According to him, the support demonstrated by President Mahama, the Vice President, the Chief of Staff and all sympathisers would remain deeply cherished by the family.
He prayed for God’s blessings and protection for everyone who stood by the family before, during and after the funeral.
Dr. Ofosu Ampofo said the family’s gratitude extended to all who, despite their busy schedules, found time to be present or reached out to them in one way or another.
He described the gesture of solidarity as a powerful demonstration of friendship, compassion and the bonds that unite people during moments of bereavement
