Advertisement
Desktop970x250
3News
Advertisement
Desktop970x250

Parliaments’ late Jones Kugblenu laid to rest

By Publishing Desk
SHARE
2 min read

The former director of Public Affairs in Parliament, Jones Kugblenu has been laid to rest today September 26, 2015 in the presence of some Members of Parliament, parliamentary press corps, friends in the media and his family.

A pre-burial service was held for him at the forecourt of parliament house in Accra yesterday. The first deputy speaker of parliament, Ebo Barton Oduro, described his death as an irreplaceable loss.

Family members, staff of the parliamentary service, members and leaders of parliament and the clergy gathered to receive the remains of the late Jones Kugblenu.

A delegation from the family symbolically handed over the body to the leadership of parliament who in turn returned it to the family for burial to proceed.

The First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Ebo Barton Oduro who eulogised him, said his absence will be deeply felt

 
The principal assistant clerk to parliament, Ebenezer Djietror, described him as a brother who would be fondly missed for his gentle demeanour.

The late Jones Kugblenu passed on, on Tuesday August 25 in the United Kingdom where he was reportedly receiving treatment and was scheduled to return to Ghana after being discharged.

He assumed office as the first public affairs director of parliament in April 2003 and was at post till his death.

The body will be buried at Ada. He left behind a wife and two children. He was 54 years

By: editors.3news.com|Ghana

Sign up to The Daily Briefing

Stay informed with the most relevant stories shaping Ghana and the world, every morning and evening.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.

Share This Article

The Publishing Desk at Media General Digital can be reached at editorial@mg.com.gh

Advertisement
Desktop300x250

Up Next

Advertisement
Desktop970x250