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President Akufo-Addo has described\u00a0the late Dr. Kwabena Adjei as a man of strong opinion who was also a formidable opponent.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In a Facebook post hours after news of the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman\u2019s passing, the President passed a glowing tribute to the man he enjoyed interacting with.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Dr. Adjei died Tuesday morning at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, formerly Ridge Hospital, a\u00a0source confirmed to Joy News.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The politician, who was the chairman when the NDC won power in 2008, had been battling with a protracted sickness first reported in the media in August 2015.<\/p>\n

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The former Biakoye MP\u00a0died three days after marking his 76th<\/sup>\u00a0birthday on March 9, 2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cSad to hear the passing of Dr Kwabena Adjei. He was a friend, whom I met in the 2nd parliament of the 4th Republic. He was then-Majority Leader and gave good leadership to the House,\u201d the President said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

President Akufo-Addo lauded Dr Adjei\u2019s ability to relate well with people fostering a good platform one-time Minority Leader, JH Mensah which \u201cprovided a big boost for the work of Parliament and for the advancement of our democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe will be missed. My condolences to his party, the National Democratic Congress, and to his family. May his soul rest in perfect peace,\u201d the\u00a0President concluded.<\/p>\n

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