{
  "id": 12564143,
  "title": "Kofi Sarfo Assiamah’s Legacy Of Service To Be Honoured At Denkyira Dominase",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/kofi-sarfo-assiamahs-legacy-of-service-to-be-honoured-at-denkyira",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-07T06:26:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/kofi-sarfo-assiamahs-legacy-of-service-to-be-honoured-at-denkyira-dominase/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kofi Sarfo Assiamah, a celebrated Ghanaian who touched lives across various spheres, will be honored at a three-day funeral ceremony in Denkyira Dominase, Central Region from October 30 to November 1, 2026. The event is set to draw figures from Ghanaian society, including former presidents, political leaders, traditional authorities, business executives, clergy, Masonic fraternity members, friends and well-wishers who were touched by his service and generosity. Assiamah, father of former Transport Minister Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, after a brief illness. His life was marked by discipline, service, generosity, and a commitment to uplifting others. Beyond his role as a family patriarch, Assiamah's legacy encompasses the broader impact he had on the lives of those he encountered. His professional journey, which included roles as a teacher, military officer, banker, and businessman, showcased his ability to serve and influence across sectors. His personal generosity extended far beyond his immediate family, touching relatives, friends, and acquaintances who benefited from his wisdom, resources, and encouragement. Among the many who owe him a debt of gratitude is Charles Kenneth Sarfo, CEO of Royal Dutch Pharmaceuticals and his maternal nephew, whose children even chose to name their offspring in his honor. The funeral will commence on Friday, October 30, with a private burial service on Saturday, October 31, followed by the final rites on Sunday, November 1. A Thanksgiving Service will also be held at Denkyira Dominase on the same day. The event is expected to honor Assiamah's memory with three days of remembrance and thanksgiving.",
  "summary": "The life of the late Kofi Sarfo Assiamah, a respected Ghanaian patriarch whose influence extended across family, professional and social circles, will be celebrated at a three-day funeral ceremony at Denkyira Dominase in the Central Region from October 30 to November 1, 2026. The funeral is expected to attract a wide cross-section of Ghanaian society, […] The post Kofi Sarfo Assiamah’s Legacy Of…",
  "key_points": [
    "Kofi Sarfo Assiamah honored with three-day funeral in Denkyira Dominase, 2026",
    "Former presidents, political leaders to attend memorial service",
    "Assiamah's legacy of discipline, service, and generosity celebrated"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}