Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' Panel Pay Tribute To Late Sir John

Peace FM's 'Kokrokoo' panel on Thursday, July 2, 2020 comprising PNC Stalwart Atik Mohammed, Dean of the School of Performing Arts at the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Kofi Agyekum, popularly known as Opanyin Agyekum and NPP Communicator, Yaw Adomako Baafi paid tribute to the late Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie.

Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie was a former General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and doubled as the current Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission until his demise.

Popularly called Sir John, he passed away Wednesday night, July 1 after a short illness.

Speaking to host Kwami Sefa Kayi, Atik Mohammed recounted the affable character of the late politician.

According to him, although Sir John was a staunch leading member of the NPP, he had a remarkable relationship with members of opposition political parties.

He stated that he (Sir John) was a unifier who treated every person, young or old, with equal respect.

"He was party-colour blind. He had more friends in NDC, PNC; in fact, everybody was his nephew, friend and brother," he sorrowfully said, stressing "this is a personal loss".

Professor Kofi Agyekum, on the other hand, advised the youth in politics to take a cue from Sir John's personality.

He eulogized the late NPP bigwig saying he attained higher academic qualifications and also rose to the peak of his political career by becoming NPP General Secretary and Forestry Commission Boss but was never arrogant.

Opanyin Agyekum stated Sir John had a good nature which should serve as a lesson to the young people in politics and deter them from engaging in politics of insults and disrespect for the elderly.

"The youth of today should learn from his amicable selfless character".

With Yaw Adomako Baafi, he couldn't hold back his tears while paying tribute to the late Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie.