Delivering his tribute in Accra, during an interdenominational state funeral held in honour of the eight distinguished individuals, Mr Bagbin described the deceased as “gallant souls” whose sudden passing served as a powerful reminder of life’s fragility.
He said: “Life is fragile, tomorrow is never promised, and every moment matters. As we honour their legacy, may we draw strength and wisdom from the way they lived, and the way they left.”
The Speaker extended the condolences of Parliament to the bereaved families, assuring them of the nation’s solidarity in grief.
“May the Almighty console us who remain in this transient world, and grant us the fortitude to continue their unfinished work.
“May the angels receive these noble souls with fanfare befitting their service,” he stated.
“Even in their sudden departure, these gallant souls have gifted us a powerful reminder:
life is fragile, tomorrow is never promised, and every moment matters. As we honour their legacy, may we draw strength and wisdom from the way they lived—and the way they left.
“To the bereaved families, I offer not just the condolences of Parliament, but the collective embrace of a nation united in grief. May the Almighty console us who remain in this transient world, and grant us the fortitude to continue their unfinished work. May the angels receive these noble souls with fanfare befitting their service,” he said.
Two of the victims, Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Alhaji Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, and Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator, Alhaji Limuna Muniru Mohammed, were buried on Sunday, August 10.
The remaining six, laid to rest on Friday were; Defence Minister Dr Edward Omane Boamah, a National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for Obuasi East, Mr Samuel Aboagye, NDC Vice Chairman Dr Samuel Sarpong, Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala, Flying Officer Manin Twum-Ampadu, and Sergeant Ernest Addo Mensah.
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