Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday, August 30, attended the funeral of the late veteran journalist and Editor of the Ghanaian Chronicle, Mr. Ebo Qunsah, at his native town, Ekumfi Ekrafo, in the Central Region of Ghana.
The late Ebo Quansah, a media colossus with over 50 years’ experience, gave up the ghost at age 75.
The funeral was attended by a host of media practitioners, both senior and young, who came to pay their last respects to their departed colleague.
The event witnessed a massive turnout, with several personalities present, including former Minister in-charge of Tertiary Education, Professor Kwasi Yankah; former Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr Joe Aggrey; President of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana, Mr. Kwabena Yeboah; President of the Armwrestling Africa, Mr Charles Osei Asibey; the newly appointed Managing Editor of the Ghanaian Times, Abdul-Rahaman; Adansi Asokwa MP Kobina Tahir Hammond; the immediate past president of the Private News Papers and Online News Publishers Association of Ghana, Mr Edwin Andrew Arthur; and the staff of the Ghanaian Chronicle led by the Associate Editor, Mr. Emmanuel Akli.
This was a testament to the legacy and impact of Ebo Quansah through his work and commitment to community development.
Ebo Quansah was greatly praised for his utmost commitment and dedication to his community in terms of sustainable development.
During his lifetime, he lobbied for many development projects that benefited the town and its people. His efforts brought about significant positive change and improved the lives of the residents.
Ebo Quansah’s notable contributions include the construction of a post office in the town and the introduction of annual youth sporting activities.
This initiative provided a platform for young people to engage in healthy competition, develop their skills, and foster teamwork.
The sporting activities also helped to promote talents and unity among the youth.
The attendance of former President Nana Akufo-Addo at the funeral is a testament to his journalistic impact, which drew him to the top political and social classes of people, and his immense contribution to his community and the nation at large.
The late journalist’s legacy will continue to inspire future generations, and his contributions to sustainable development and youth empowerment will not be forgotten.
As the people of Ekumfi Ekrafo bid farewell to Ebo Quansah, they remembered him as a champion of development and a true servant of the people.
Former President Akufo-Addo was accompanied by the former Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar; former Central Regional Minister Marigold Assan; former Director of MASLOC Abibata Shanni Zacharia; and the Central Region NPP General Secretary, Mr Eric Takyi Mensah.
The late Kobina Ebo Quansah was born 76 years ago at Ekumfi Ekrawfo, in the Central Region.
He started his basic school-level education at the Ekumfi Ekrawfo Ahmadiyya school, where he
obtained his Middle School Certificate in 1963.
He sat for the Common Entrance Examinations and gained admission to Suhum Secondary Technical School in 1963, and completed in 1968 after successfully passing the General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Examinations.
His quest for education led to his admission at the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) in 1972.
He completed in 1974, with a Diploma in Journalism in 1974.
Not satisfied with his level of education, he pursued a course in Journalism at the University of Ghana and obtained a Postgraduate Diploma Certificate in 1980.
His father wanted him to be a Muslim Cleric and thus enrolled him at Agona Swedru Arabic School.
He started his working life with the defunct Echo Newspapers in 1969 as a reporter. He later joined the Ghanaian Times as a sports reporter in 1974 under the renowned Sports Editor, Mr. Joe Aggrey.
Preaching the sermon, the Sectional Reverend Minister of the Ekumpoano Methodist Church, Eric Donkor, eulogised the veteran journalist.
Reverend Donkor’s words not only celebrated Ebo Quansah’s contributions to the nation but also served as a reminder to the youth to draw inspiration from his life and work.
Ebo Quansah was indeed a respected figure in Ghanaian journalism, known for his dedication to his craft and his commitment to telling the stories that mattered.
As a journalist, he made significant contributions to the Ghanaian media landscape, and his legacy continues to inspire many.
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