Dr. Emmanuel Appoh Mensah Pays Tribute to Late Husband of Hon. Queenstar Maame Pokuah Sawyerr

By Joylinda Laryea / June 17, 2025

Dr. Emmanuel Appoh Mensah, a respected figure in the Gomoa East Constituency, has paid a heartfelt visit to Hon. Queenstar Maame Pokuah Sawyerr, Member of Parliament for Agona East, to express his condolences following the passing of her beloved husband.

The solemn visit took place at the MP’s residence, where Dr. Appoh Mensah joined family members, friends, and sympathizers who have been mourning the loss of a man described as a pillar of support behind the veteran lawmaker’s political and personal journey.

Hon. Queenstar Maame Pokuah Sawyerr, affectionately known as “Obaatanpa,” is one of Ghana’s most dedicated and compassionate female legislators. She has served multiple terms in Parliament and is widely admired for her philanthropic work and advocacy for women and children. Her late husband was known to be a source of unwavering support, quietly encouraging her commitment to public service and the development of the Agona East Constituency.

Dr. Appoh Mensah extended words of comfort and solidarity, emphasizing the importance of standing together during moments of grief. He praised the late husband’s dignified nature and quiet impact, noting that though he preferred to stay out of the limelight, his influence on the MP’s life and leadership was profound.

“Behind every great public servant is often a silent strength,” Dr. Appoh Mensah remarked. “Hon. Pokuah’s late husband was just that -an anchor, a friend, and a motivator whose memory will live on.”

The visit has been widely praised as a reflection of unity, empathy, and mutual respect between leaders in the Central Region, especially in such a difficult moment of personal loss.