BY: Lambert Coffie | VoltaOnline
The North Dayi District was a hive of activity on Saturday, March 8, as a multitude of mourners, including high-profile politicians, security chiefs, and other dignitaries, converged on Vakpo to pay their last respects to Mrs. Joan Semanu Ama Akploekpoe Kpentey, mother-in-law of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr George Akuffo Dampare.
The funeral service, held at the Vakpo Todzi, was attended by top security officials, including Julius A. Kuunuor, Chief Fire Officer, Kwame Asuah Takyi, Comptroller-General of the Ghana Immigration Service, Mr. Isaac Kofi Egyir, Director General of the Ghana Prison Service, and Rear Admiral Issah Yakubu, Chief of Naval Staff.
High-profile political figures who attended the funeral included Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, Mr Kofi Adams, Minister of Sports and Recreation, Dr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo from the Vice President’s office, Dr Kwabena Dufuor, Dr Hassan Ayariga, Mr Ambrose Dery, former Interior Minister, and Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, former Education Minister.
Other notable personalities in attendance included Mr Kwabena Dwumfuor, National President of the Ghana Journalists Association, and traditional leaders from across the country.
The late Mrs Kpentey was married to Justice Winfred Kpentey, a retired High Court Judge, and had three children, including the IGP’s wife, Anita.
Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com
