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| The late Mrs Albertina Azumah Afoko |
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| Section of dignitaries present |
The mortal remains of the Late Albertina Azumah, wife of his Excellency Francis Asianab Afoko, one of the pillars of the NPP has been laid to rest at Sandema in the Builsa District of the Upper East Region. Present at the final funeral rites were leading members of the NPP led by former President, John Agyekum Kufuor. Notable among the dignitaries was the former chief of Staff, Kojo Mpiani and Stephen Asamoah Boateng, former Minister for Tourism and Diaspora Relations. Also present were dignitaries including the Asantehene’s representative, Nana Atta Kusi Boadum, Bebrehene and a host of other chiefs drawn from various paramouncies across the country. The late Albertina Afoko known in public life as “Pitia” was laid in state with a mass burial performed by the Catholic Church where she used to worship. In a tribute read for him, His Excellency Asianab Afoko described the wife as a hard disciplinarian who never allowed her children to misbehave. She loved the children and did her best to cater for them. He attributed the death of the wife to the shock she encountered as a result of the death of her beloved daughter, Felicitas Afoko in July, 2010. He said after the death of Felicitas, the health of the late Azumah started deteriorating and developed high pressure leading to her death. Also in a tribute, children of the late Azumah, said their mother believed in the spirit hard work and was hardworking. According to them, she defied all odds to ensure that they were given the best in life and would forever remember her for her sense of responsibility. There were also tributes from friends and relatives. The late Albertina Azumah, a devoted Christian died at the age of 80. Former President Kufuor in the company of other dignitaries present took turns to pay homage to the Regent of Sandema, Alexis Azantillow at his palace and to announce their presence in the region.
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