By Lawrence Odoom
Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang on Friday joined the chiefs, people of Agogo, and a solemn gathering of family and sympathizers for the one-week observance of Nana Kwame Akuako Sarpong, the revered Agogohene whose five-decade reign defined an era.
Nana Akuako Sarpong, an eminent lawyer, served as Agogohene for 50 years, etching an indelible legacy in the stool’s history. His distinguished public service extended to Parliament and high office, where he steered critical sectors including Health and the Interior with measured statesmanship.
Delivering the government’s tribute on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang conveyed profound sympathies to the bereaved family and the entire Agogo Traditional Area.
“Nana Akuako Sarpong was not merely a traditional ruler; he was a custodian of heritage, a beacon of wisdom, and a statesman whose influence transcended the boundaries of Agogo,” she stated. “Ghana has lost a towering figure whose counsel and service enriched our nation.”
The Vice President noted that the late chief’s legacy was etched in decades of advocacy for peace, development, and justice.
“Five decades on the sacred stool is a testament to his resilience, dignity, and unwavering commitment to his people,” she said. “We pray that his noble soul finds eternal rest, and that his vision for Agogo continues to guide generations yet unborn.”
She assured the traditional area of government’s continued support during the period of mourning and transition, describing Nana Akuako Sarpong’s passing as “a monumental loss to the nation’s traditional and political fabric.”
The one-week ceremony drew mourners from across the country, with tributes highlighting the late Agogohene’s statesmanship, legal acumen, and devotion to community development.
