Dr. Emmanuel Appoh Mensah Mourns with NDC Gomoa East at Funeral of Rev. Samuel Nii Acquanor Sackey

By Joylinda Laryea / August 11, 2025

The NDC Gomoa East Constituency was united in grief on Saturday, 9th August 2025, as party leaders, members, and well-wishers gathered in Ashalaja – Amasaman, Accra, for the burial and final funeral rites of the late Rev. Samuel Nii Acquanor Sackey, beloved father of Comrade Edward “Nii” Quaye, a dedicated member of the constituency executive.

The solemn ceremony, which began at 9:00 a.m. prompt, was attended by a cross-section of the party faithful, reflecting the deep respect and affection held for Comrade Nii and his late father. Among the notable attendees was Dr. Emmanuel Appoh Mensah, a former parliamentary aspirant for the Gomoa East Constituency, who traveled to Ashalaja to personally express his condolences and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family.

Dr. Mensah’s presence was seen as a true demonstration of comradeship and empathy. Speaking briefly after the service, he described Comrade Nii as “a tireless servant of the NDC” whose family’s loss was a loss for the entire constituency. “Our unity as a party is not only in politics but in life. Today, we mourn together, and we honor the memory of a father who raised a son of dedication and service,” he said.

The NDC Gomoa East leadership, represented by Constituency Communications Officer Kofi Michael Omoanoh, praised Comrade Nii’s longstanding commitment to the party, noting that his dedication has inspired many younger members. In the official announcement of the passing, the party described him as a “pillar in the service of our great party, contributing selflessly to its growth and progress.”

The funeral was marked by prayers, hymns, and messages of comfort to the family. Attendees pledged their continued support to Comrade Nii during this period of mourning, in keeping with the NDC’s culture of unity and solidarity. As the party’s notice poignantly concluded, “I will see you when you see me.”

Rev. Samuel Nii Acquanor Sackey was laid to rest amid a gathering that proved once more that in the NDC Gomoa East Constituency, comradeship is more than a word,it is a living bond.