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Akufo-Addo’s presidential chair ‘missing in action’ at Theresa Kufuor’s Kumasi funeral

The event took place at the Heroes Park in Kumasi on November 18, 2023 after a state funeral during the week at the forecourt of State House in Accra.

Akufo-Addo was spotted under a dais reserved for government officials flanked by his wife, Rebecca and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.

Photos available to GhanaWeb showed that the president was sitting on a chair provided by the event organizers contrary to what has become the presidential chair that accompanies him for all internal travels and engagements.

The president had actually used his preferred chair last Wednesday when he was in Kumasi for the inauguration of a library at Bantama in his honour. He also used it during the state funeral and at the commissioning of military officers.

It is not known why the chair did not travel with the president to Kumasi for the funeral.

The chair has become the centre of controversy with opposition voices accusing the president of having dedicated a full V8 to transporting it, an allegation that has been refuted by the government.

The photo of Akufo-Addo at the Kumasi funeral is owned by Accra-based Citi FM/TV, used on grounds of fair use

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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