The Minister for Trade and Industry and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Alan Kyerematen last Saturday joined thousands of mourners to bid farewell to the late Daasebere Dr. Oti Boateng, Paramount chief of New Juaben Traditional Area, at the Yiadom-Hwedie Palace at Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
The hardworking Trade and Industry Minister paid a glowing and emotional tribute to the memory of the late Omanhene, eulogising him as a rare gem whose brilliant work as a statistician went far beyond the borders of Ghana.
Speaking after paying his last respect to the Daasebre at the funeral grounds (Yiadom-Hwedie Palace), Mr Kyerematen spoke about their special bond of friendship and that he benefited from the priceless advice from the late Traditional leader.
According to Alan, the Government Statistician had been his close confidant since their university education days and had always offered him pieces of advice that has spurred him on in his public life.
Mr. Kyerematen’s arrival at the Yiadom-Hwedie Palace in Koforidua was met with deafening shouts of his name, as the huge crowd surged to catch a glimpse of him.
The massively attended funeral was graced by dignitaries, including President Akufo-Addo, Vice President Dr Mahmoud Bawumia, Former President John Agyekum Kufuor and other top ranking government officials.
