By: Celestine Avi
The family of Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo has formally informed the Presidency of the deaths of her twin brothers, Dr. Isaac Akuetteh Bampoe Addo and Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo, and presented arrangements for their final funeral rites.
The customary visit to the Presidency was also to invite President John Dramani Mahama, Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, the Chief of Staff and other government officials to participate in the funeral ceremonies and pay their last respects to the deceased.
The funeral is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026, at the forecourt of the State House in Accra.
According to the family, Dr. Isaac Akuetteh Bampoe Addo, died on August 22, 2026, while his brother Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo, passed away on September 14, 2026.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 8, at Winners Chapel International, where Dr. Isaac worshipped.
A second memorial service is scheduled for November 15 at the Martyrs of Uganda Catholic Church at Mamprobi, where both brothers were baptised.
The family says the funeral arrangements will reflect Ghanaian customs and traditions, with mourners expected to wear predominantly white or black-and-white attire on the burial day. Further details on the funeral programme and dress code will be communicated in due course.
CHIEF OF STAFF DR. JULIUS DEBRAH PAYS TRIBUTE TO LATE LABOUR ADVOCATE
The Chief of Staff, Dr. Julius Debrah, conveyed the government’s condolences to the bereaved family on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama and paid tribute to Dr. Isaac for his contribution to Ghana’s labour movement.
He acknowledged the late Dr. Isaac’s role in championing workers’ interests and assured the family of the government’s support during the period of mourning.
Dr. Debrah also encouraged organised labour to sustain its advocacy for workers’ welfare, noting that the legacy of the late labour advocate would continue to inspire the movement.
A representative of organised labour also paid tribute to Dr. Isaac, describing him as a prominent voice in workers’ representation whose contributions would remain part of Ghana’s labour history.
The representative called on workers, particularly those at the Office of the Chief of Staff, to join the family in mourning the brothers and honouring their lives and contributions.
The family has invited government officials, organised labour, friends and members of the public to participate in the funeral and memorial services in honour of the two brothers.
