BY Daniel Bampoe
Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has led a high-powered delegation of New Patriotic Party (NPP) leaders to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late Paa Kofi Ansong, a former Member of the Council of State, to express the party’s sympathies following his death.
The delegation, led by Dr. Bawumia alongside the Eastern Regional leadership of the NPP, visited the bereaved family on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to commiserate with them and acknowledge the late statesman’s contributions to the party and the country.
The visit brought together senior party officials, former government appointees, Members of Parliament and other prominent NPP figures, underscoring the party’s recognition of Ansong’s service and his place within its political tradition.
Among those who accompanied Dr. Bawumia were NPP National Chairman John Boadu, Eastern Regional Chairman Jeff Konadu, National Treasurer Alfred Thompson and Greater Accra Regional Chairman Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye.
Other members of the delegation included former NPP National Organiser Sammi Awuku, Davies Opoku Ansah, popularly known as OPK, Duke William Kuntunkunuku Ofori-Atta, Okyere Kofi Baafi, Amoako Atta, Atta Akyea, Kofi Ahenkorah, former Eastern Regional Chairman Mr. Amoabeng, former Minister for Communications Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, former District Chief Executive Paul Asamoah, Afia Akoto and Kojo Boateng, alongside Eastern Regional executives and other party stalwarts.
The gathering provided an opportunity for the party leadership to offer support to the family and reflect on the late Ansong’s contributions to public service and the NPP.
NPP Pays Tribute To Late Statesman
In expressing its condolences, the party acknowledged the late Paa Kofi Ansong’s contributions to both the NPP and Ghana, describing his passing as a loss to the party fraternity and the nation.
The party also offered prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul and strength for his family, friends and political associates as they come to terms with the loss.
The condolence visit forms part of the party’s customary engagement with the families of deceased members and prominent figures who contributed to its political and organisational activities.
Kofi Ansong’s service as a Member of the Council of State placed him among individuals who participated in the constitutional advisory institution, which advises the President on national matters.
Although the party’s statement did not provide detailed information about his tenure, specific policy contributions or the circumstances surrounding his death, the delegation’s visit highlighted the NPP’s intention to honour his memory and recognise his service.
Dr. Bawumia And Party Leaders Extend Support To Bereaved Family
Dr. Bawumia’s participation, alongside national and regional party executives, brought together different levels of the NPP’s leadership in a shared expression of sympathy.
The presence of parliamentary figures and former government officials also reflected the late statesman’s connections within the party’s broader political network.
The NPP expressed hope that Almighty God would grant Ansong eternal rest and provide comfort to those mourning him.
The party’s tribute concluded with a message of solidarity with the bereaved family and the wider NPP fraternity, as members remember a former Council of State member whose public service earned him recognition within the party.
