Large crowd of mourners attend one-week observation of Kessben; final funeral rites set for November 26–28
Thousands of mourners, sympathisers, family members, business associates and well-wishers gathered in the Kumasi Officers' mess for the one-week observation of the late Lawyer Stephen Boateng, popularly known as Kwabena Kessben, Chief Executive Officer of the Kessben Group of Companies.
A vast assembly of mourners, including relatives, associates, and well-wishers, convened at the Kumasi Officers’ Mess for a week-long remembrance of the late Lawyer Stephen Boateng, widely known as Kwabena Kessben. The gathering, held at the Officers’ Mess Park in Kumasi, united individuals from various walks of life to pay their respects to the former business leader and media mogul.
Prominent attendees included former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, and Otumfuo Kyeame Baffour Kantenkyerekyi. The ceremony featured cultural performances and traditional rituals, as mourners reflected on the life and impact of the late entrepreneur.
The final funeral rites for Lawyer Stephen Boateng, popularly known as Kessben, are scheduled to take place from November 26 to 28, 2026, in Kumasi. Family, friends, colleagues, and sympathizers are anticipated to attend the event to bid farewell to the revered business magnate. Lawyer Stephen Boateng passed away on August 20, 2026, following a brief period of illness.
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