President John Dramani Mahama has paid tribute to Dr Isaac Akuetteh Bampoe Addo, former Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana, and his twin brother, Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo, a Deputy Director at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. In a tribute published in the funeral brochure, President Mahama described their passing as a blow to the nation, highlighting their contributions to public service. Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 59, while his twin brother died on September 14, 2026, also aged 59.
The two brothers were known for their dedication to public service. Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo served as the Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, where he fought for better conditions of service for public servants, negotiated their salaries and allowances, and worked to secure their pensions. He also built welfare and housing schemes to support public servants in service and in retirement. President Mahama recalled Dr Addo's address to the Public Services International conference in Accra in November 2025, where he earned respect from delegates across Africa and the Arab world for his firm negotiating style and good faith.
President Mahama also praised Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo's contributions at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Sidney worked on data on crop production, prices, and the national food supply, which informed government policy. The President stated that every government needs a workforce that is respected and decisions grounded in evidence. The twin brothers were siblings of the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Nana Oye Bampoe Addo.
The funeral arrangements for the two brothers were held at the State House forecourt in Accra. The burial service took place on a specified date, with filing past from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., followed by the burial service from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Private interment followed, with the final funeral rites continuing at the same venue from noon to 5:00 p.m.
A thanksgiving service for the two brothers is scheduled for Sunday, November 8, at Winners Chapel in the North Industrial Area, beginning at 9:00 a.m. A thanksgiving reception will follow at Accra Academy in Bubuashie at noon. The President's tribute highlighted the loss of two men who gave their working lives to public service, describing their passing as a blow to the nation.
The government and people of Ghana received the news of Dr Addo's passing with sadness, only for the nation to be hit by the death of his twin brother three weeks later. President Mahama noted that the loss is doubled for their family and a loss to the nation. The twin brothers came into the world together and left it within weeks of each other.
The President's tribute concluded by highlighting the importance of respecting public servants and making decisions grounded in evidence. The legacy of Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo and Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo will be remembered for their contributions to public service.
Key points
- President Mahama describes the passing of Dr Isaac Akuetteh Bampoe Addo and Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo as a blow to the nation.
- Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo served as the Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, fighting for better conditions of service for public servants.
- Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo worked on data on crop production, prices, and the national food supply at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
Reporting sources
- Daily Graphic · Daily Graphic
