Ghana’s Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has publicly confirmed the death of Mr. Bernard Olu Sawyerr, the husband of Hon. Maame Pokua Sawyerr, Member of Parliament for Agona East. The news has stirred widespread grief among political circles and within the local community.
Dr. Forson personally visited Hon. Pokua Sawyerr at her residence to offer condolences and emotional support. During the visit, he consoled the grieving MP, who was visibly distraught by the sudden loss. The Finance Minister also signed the book of condolences and took a moment to speak with close family members, emphasizing the depth of the loss and offering solidarity on behalf of the political fraternity.
“It is with profound sorrow that I confirm the passing of Mr. Bernard Olu Sawyerr,” Dr. Forson stated. “This is not just a personal tragedy for our colleague, but a time of mourning for us all.”
Tributes have since poured in from across the country, with fellow lawmakers, party officials, and members of the public sharing memories and condolences. Social media platforms have also seen an outpouring of messages, reflecting the high regard in which Mr. Sawyerr was held.
In a brief statement, the bereaved family expressed appreciation for the many messages of sympathy and support. They announced that no one-week observance would be held, but assured the public that funeral and burial details would be communicated in due course. The family continues to welcome condolence visits in the interim.
Prominent members of Parliament from the Majority Caucus also visited Hon. Pokua Sawyerr to show their support. Their gesture, especially on a public holiday, was seen as a recognition of the Agona East MP’s long-standing service—she remains the only woman to have served four consecutive terms in the Central Region.
The loss of Mr. Sawyerr has been felt deeply across political and regional lines, highlighting the strong bonds and mutual respect that often transcend partisan divides.
