The governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) has expressed shock at the death of its former General Secretary, Lawyer Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, who is popularly known in the political circles as ‘Sir John’.
According to the Chief Scribe of the party, John Boadu, the NPP has lost a huge stalwart who demonstrated unfettered commitment towards the party’s cause, adding that the party is hugely saddened by the development.
“He also, with distinction, served the party in various capacities at all levels culminating in his election as the NPP General Secretary, a position he held from 2010 to 2014.
“The party is indeed saddened by his passing, and accordingly, extends its condolence to his immediate family particularly his wife and children for this incalculable loss,” he stated.
The Party has, thus, directed that all party flags at their respective offices must be flown at half-mast in the honour of the late Sir John, who until his passing, was the CEO of the Forestry Commission.
“As a mark of respect in honour of his memory, the NPP directs that all party flags at the National Headquaters and in the respective Regions and Constituencies be flown at half-mast for the next seven days,” the General Secretary’s statement read.
Lawyer Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie died at the Intensive Care Unit of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after testing positive for the novel coronavirus.
Below is the full statement from the NPP
July 2, 2020
NPP MOURNS LAWYER KWADWO OWUSU AFRIYIE (SIR JOHN)
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has received with profound shock and disbelief news of the passing of one its leading members, Lawyer Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, which sad event occurred on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
Until his passing, Sir John, as he was affectionately called, was the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, and of course, a party kingpin by all standards.
He also, with distinction, served the party in various capacities at all levels culminating in his election as the NPP General Secretary, a position he held from 2010 to 2014.
The party is indeed saddened by his passing, and accordingly, extends its condolence to his immediate family particularly his wife and children for this incalculable loss.
The NPP equally commiserates with his close associates in the party as well as workers of the Forestry Commission and indeed the rest of the nation for the loss of such a great national asset.
As a mark of respect in honour of his memory, the NPP directs that all party flags at the National Headquaters and in the respective Regions and Constituencies be flown at half-mast for the next seven days.
May the soul of our dearly departed find comfort in God’s bosom and may the family he left behind and indeed all of us in the party and beyond find fortitude to bear this great loss.
Damerefa Due!!!
…Signed…
JOHN BOADU
GENERAL SECRETARY