NDC Commiserate With NPP: "Contemporary Ghanaian Political History Cannot Be Written Without Jake"

The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) commiserate with the opposition New Patriotic Party on the passing away of their immediate past National Chairman, Jake Obetsebi Lamptey.

The former Tourism Minister passed away Sunday dawn in London after a protracted illness.

"In all honesty, contemporary Ghanaian political history cannot be written without the mention of Jake Otanka Obetsebi Lamptey; and we pray the Good Lord finds a peaceful resting place for his soul," part of the statement signed by General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketia read. 
 
Read Full Statement Below: 

The sad news of the passing away of Jake Otanka Obetsebi Lamptey has hit the National Democratic Congress (NDC) very hard in the heart and we send out our heartfelt condolences to the immediate and extended families of the late former Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

We also commiserate with the NPP in this moment of grief.

In all honesty, contemporary Ghanaian political history cannot be written without the mention of Jake Otanka Obetsebi Lamptey; and we pray the Good Lord finds a peaceful resting place for his soul.

Jake; Ye ma wu due!

Johnson Asiedu Nketiah
(NDC General Secretary)