By Celestine Avi and Seth Eyiah
President John Dramani Mahama has eulogised the late Paramount Chief of Agogo, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, describing him as an eminent traditional ruler whose contributions to Ghana’s law, politics and governance helped shape the country’s institutional development.
The President paid tribute to the late Omanhene during a courtesy call on him at the Presidency by a delegation of the Agogo Traditional Council, led by the Agogomanhemaa, Nana Juaben Afrakoma Serwaa Kusi Oboadum.
The delegation formally invited President Mahama to the three-day funeral rites (Dɔte Yie) of the late traditional ruler, scheduled for November 24 to 26, 2026, at Agogo in the Ashanti Region.
President Mahama praised Nana Akuoko Sarpong for his distinguished five-decade reign and decades of service to the nation, particularly his contributions to traditional leadership, public administration and the formation of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He recalled that the late chief served in various capacities under the Provisional National Defence Council (PNDC) administration, including Secretary for Health, Secretary for Internal Affairs and Secretary for Chieftaincy Affairs. He also served as a member of the Council of State during the Fourth Republic under the late President John Evans Atta Mills.
President Mahama described the late Omanhene as a member of the political family, citing his significant role during the transition from the PNDC era to the formation of the NDC.
“We and Nana are a family because he played a key role during the PNDC era into the NDC. The funeral is not only for you, but for us all. If someone serves his nation well, he deserves to be honoured,” he said.
He assured the delegation of the government’s support towards giving the late traditional ruler a befitting funeral.
The Agogomanhemaa, Nana Juaben Afrakoma Serwaa Kusi Oboadum, expressed appreciation to President Mahama for delegating Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang to represent him at the one-week observance of the Omanhene’s passing.
She also thanked the government for the ongoing construction of roads in Agogo and appealed for the timely completion of the project ahead of the funeral.
The meeting was attended by the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Dr Julius Debrah, and the Special Aide to the President and Presidential Adviser, Mrs Joyce Bawa Mogtari.
