Father Of Vice-President Amissah-Arthur Laid To Rest

Jabesh Richmond Amissah-Arthur, the Father of the Vice-President was on Fridsay laid to rest at the Methodist Church Cemetery in Cape Coast.   He was ninety-one.  

The late Mr. Amissah-Arthur was the founding headmaster of Oda Senior High School and served the school for seventeen years.  

The First Lady Mrs Lordina  Mahama , Chief Justice ,Georgina  Wood, the Chief of Staff, Prosper Bani, present and past Ministers, the leadership of  Parliament and MPs, the Clergy, traditional authorities, political parties and  a cross section of the public attended the burial service at the Wesley Methodist Church in Cape Coast. 

In a tribute, his widow Mrs Effie Amissah-Arthur recounted their years  together since 1946 and stayed together for almost sixty-seven years.  She said her late husband was her tower of strength. 

In the sermon, the Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church, Ghana , Most Reverend Professor Emmanuel Asante entreated people to celebrate hope against hopelessness and love over hatred.  

He said death is inevitable but the important thing is for one to lead a worthy life while alive.  

Most Reverend Asante asked Christians to lead Christlike life and be prepared to face death.

Source :GBC