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Last surviving son of war veteran Sgt. Frederick Adjetey joins father

 

Rev. Stephen Okan-Adjetey (Right)R

• The last surviving son of the late Sgt. Frederick Adjetey has passed away

• Rev. Stephen Okan-Adjetey is a retired minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana

• His demise occurred on July 27, 2021 at the Ridge Hospital in Accra

Rev. Stephen Okan-Adjetey a retired minister of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana and the last surviving son of the legendary Sergeant Frederick Cornelius Adjetey of the 28th February 1948 crossroads shooting incident has passed away.

A statement from the family confirming the unfortunate demise said Rev. Okan-Adjetey died only a few weeks after his 80th birthday at the Ridge Hospital in Accra on July 27, 2021 after a short illness.

“His sudden death has sparked scores of memorials across Christendom in Ghana as friends, church members, and the general Christian fraternity mourn and send their condolences to the bereaved family at their Pokuase residence and at La, his traditional home,” the statement read in part.

While tributes and visitations from key figures and unions of the Ghanaian church fraternity throng in, the late Rev. Okan-Adjetey’s widow, Mrs. Evelyn Okan-Adjetey’s, a retired midwife of the Ministry of Health, stands firm and strong, consoling her children.

“Daddy is only gone home to be with our heavenly Father, awaiting our certain reunion when the Lord Jesus returns to take us,” the statement read.

Rev. Okan-Adjetey is well known for his open-hearted and open-home policy which made him a father of dozen sons and daughters aside his biological children, to whom he was a spiritual father and mentor.

Until his demise, Rev. Stephen Okan Adjetey was the point of reference for the media and other entities in relation to his father, Sgt. Cornelius Frederick Adjetey, who, together with Corporal. Attipoe and Private Odartey Lamptey, lost their lives in the February 28, 1948 crossroads shooting incident.

Rev. Okan Adjetey now leaves behind a wife and six children (one adopted).

His father [Sgt Cornelius Francis Adjetey] was one of three other veterans who were shot dead by a British Colonial army Major Imray while on their way to present a petition to Sir Gerald Creasy, the then Governor of Gold Coast.

Their death sparked widespread protests which culminated in the 1948 Accra Riots.

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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