Kessben Family Pays Courtesy Call On Former President Kufuor Ahead Of Final Funeral Rites

According to Kessben TV in a report published on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the family of the late Ghanaian business magnate and media entrepreneur, Lawyer Stephen Kwabena Boateng, popularly known as Kessben, has paid a courtesy visit to former President John Agyekum Kufuor at his residence to formally invite him to the businessman’s final funeral rites.

The visit forms part of the family’s preparations to give the late entrepreneur a befitting farewell following his passing on August 20, 2026, after a short illness. Members of the bereaved family reportedly travelled to meet the former Ghanaian leader and personally present an official invitation for him to participate in the funeral ceremonies.

The engagement with Kufuor is among several arrangements being made by the family to involve prominent personalities and important stakeholders in the final farewell. Traditional authorities, political leaders, business associates and other distinguished individuals are also expected to be part of the activities surrounding the funeral.

The final funeral rites of Lawyer Stephen Kwabena Boateng have been scheduled for Thursday, November 26, to Sunday, November 29, 2026, in Kumasi, the Ashanti Regional capital. The four-day programme is expected to attract mourners from different parts of Ghana and beyond.

Family members, friends, employees, business partners, media practitioners and political figures are expected to gather during the ceremonies to pay their last respects and celebrate the life of the influential businessman.

Kessben established a strong reputation in Ghana through his involvement in business and the media industry. His entrepreneurial activities extended into broadcasting, where he became associated with several media platforms, including Kessben 92.9 FM.

His contribution to Ghana’s broadcasting landscape made him a recognised figure among media professionals and listeners. Through his business interests and media establishments, he built an influential presence that extended beyond the traditional boundaries of the media sector.

News of his passing on August 20 generated sadness among people who had followed his business journey, particularly within the media fraternity. His employees, associates and admirers also joined others in mourning his departure and reflecting on his contributions to the country’s business environment.

The family’s decision to personally invite former President Kufuor highlights the significance attached to the participation of respected national figures in the funeral arrangements. His presence would also add to the distinguished gathering expected in Kumasi.

With the November 26–29 ceremonies approaching, preparations are continuing as the family works towards bringing together people whose lives and professional journeys were connected to the late entrepreneur. The funeral will provide an opportunity to honour Kessben’s achievements and reflect on the legacy he leaves behind in Ghana’s business and broadcasting industries.

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