‘We will never forget you’ – Akufo-Addo pays tribute to Sir John
President Akufo-Addo has taken to his social media page to mourn the late Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie popularly known as Sir John.
Sir John died on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, after he reportedly contracted COVID-19.
Until his demise, Sir John was the CEO of the forestry commission and former General Secretary of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Following the news of his demise, thousands of Ghanaians have taken to their social media pages to pay tribute to him.
President Akufo-Addo in a Facebook post expressed disbelief while at the same time showering Sir John with accolades.
“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,” the President’s post read.
He described the lawyer as a “Passionate devotee of the Danquah-Dombo-Busia political tradition”.
Below is the full tribute from President Akufo-Addo
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!!