Watch video; Final funeral rites of Sir John at Sakora Wonoo

Final funeral rites of Sir John at Sakora Wonoo

The community of Sakora Wonoo is in a state of mourning as the mortal remains of the Former CEO of the Forestry Commission, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie is laid in state.

The funeral rites of the politician, popularly known as Sir John, started this morning at the Sakora Wonoo Junior High School, in the Kwabre East District of the Ashanti Region, where residents of the community have lined up to file past his remains.

Dignitaries, including the President, Nana Akufo-Addo, are expected to be at the funeral to pay their last respects later in the day.

Final funeral rites of Sir John underway at Sakora Wonoo, Ashanti region
The mortal remains of the affable former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party, will later be laid to rest at the Sakora Wonoo family cemetery.

Final funeral rites of Sir John underway at Sakora Wonoo, Ashanti region
The late Sir John is said to have died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Wednesday, July 1, 2020