GMA says it was disappointed in the disregard for the covid-19 protocols during the funeral rites which saw President Nana Akufo-Addo, his vice and other top personalities in attendance.

The Association reminded the surge in cases early this year was undoubtedly due to activities of mass gathering occasioned by election campaigns and the Christmas festivities, hence this could be a potential spreader of the deadly virus.

“The memories of the catastrophic consequences of the surge in Covid-19 cases in January-February 2021 including that of many lives lost and the pressure our healthcare system came under during the surge are fresh on our minds,” part of the statement read.

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A statement, signed by the President, Dr Frank Ankobea and the General Secretary, Dr Justice Yankson, contains an appeal to the Inspector-General of Police to act immediately.

“The GMA condemns such activities that violate our protocols and have the tendency to reverse all the gains made in our fight against Covid-19.

“We call on the law enforcement agencies to investigate and deal with the organisers of this and any similar events to serve as a deterrent to others who intend to endanger the public health of our nation,” the statement added.

Meanwhile, GMA has reiterated that Covid-19 is still existent and “a present threat to our country and calls on all to adhere to the preventive protocols for the safety of all.”

This follows Sir John, born Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie’s burial on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

The photos captured moments mother and children struggled with tears at their father and husband’s funeral.

The mother and children took their turns to read their glowing tributes at the funeral.

The son, Yaw Amoateng Afriyie, read the tribute on behalf of the children with his siblings standing by him clad in black mourning attire.

All the funeral rites took place at Sakora Wonoo in the Kwabere East District of the Ashanti Region in strict adherence to the covid-19 safety protocols.

Sir John, until his demise, was the Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission.

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He passed on on Wednesday, July 1, 2021, while undergoing treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital

President Nana Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr Bawumia, Chief of Staff, Frema Opare Addo and Second Lady Samira Bawumia were in attendance.

The rest were National Organiser, Sammi Awuku, Youth Organiser, Henry Nana Boakye and the General-Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia among others.

Hundreds of people from all political divides, state agencies and the media were in the town to commiserate with the family.

The former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party died at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Wednesday, July 1, 2020, after testing positive for Covid-19.

The funeral rites began today, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, and will continue up to the weekend.

Canopies and sound systems were mounted with chairs arranged as well as decors in place as mourners prepare to pay their last respects.

All the rites will be held in his hometown, Sakora Wonoo in the Kwabre East District of the Ashanti Region in strict adherence to the covid-19 safety protocols..

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A thanksgiving service in his honour will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the Sakora Wonoo Seventh Day Adventist Church at 8:am following his burial today.

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