Five Decades of Service: Mahama Pays Glowing Tribute to Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong

President John Mahama has paid tribute to the late Agogomanhene, Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong, describing him as a distinguished traditional leader who made significant contributions to Ghana’s governance, law and politics during his five-decade reign. The President’s heartfelt tribute honours the memory of the late traditional ruler and recognises his lasting impact on the nation.

The President gave the tribute during a meeting with a delegation of the Agogo Traditional Council, which formally invited him to the late Omanhene’s funeral scheduled for November 24–26, 2026, at Agogo. The delegation visited the President to extend the official invitation and to inform him of the arrangements for the funeral of the revered traditional leader.

In his remarks, President Mahama reflected on the late Agogomanhene’s remarkable five-decade reign, highlighting the significant roles he played in Ghana’s governance, law and politics. The President described Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong as a distinguished traditional leader whose contributions to the nation spanned multiple fields and left a lasting legacy.

The meeting with the Agogo Traditional Council provided an opportunity for the President to express his condolences and to honour the memory of the late Omanhene. The formal invitation to the funeral, scheduled for November 24–26, 2026, at Agogo, signals the importance of the occasion and the respect accorded to the late traditional ruler.

President Mahama’s tribute underscores the late Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong’s standing as a respected figure in Ghana’s traditional leadership and national life. His five-decade reign as Agogomanhene was marked by notable contributions to governance, law and politics, and his passing is a significant loss to the Agogo Traditional Area and the nation as a whole.

As preparations continue for the funeral in November 2026, the President’s tribute serves as a fitting recognition of the late Omanhene’s distinguished service and enduring legacy. The Agogo Traditional Council’s formal invitation to the President reflects the high regard in which Nana Kwame Akuoko Sarpong was held and the importance of honouring his memory.