Funeral rites held for Bampoe Addo twins at State House

Final funeral rites are underway at the forecourt of the State House in Accra for the late Dr Isaac Akuetteh Bampoe Addo, former Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), and his twin brother, Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo, a Deputy Director at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

The brothers, who were siblings of Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration) Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, died within 3 weeks of each other, leaving their family to mourn the loss of both twins in quick succession.

Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, aged 59, while Sidney died on Monday, September 14, 2026, also at the age of 59.

Dr Isaac Bampoe Addo was a prominent figure in Ghana's public sector labour movement, having served as Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, where he advocated for improved welfare and working conditions for civil and local government employees.

His contributions to organised labour, particularly through negotiations and advocacy on issues affecting public sector workers, earned him recognition among labour stakeholders.

Following his death, colleagues and members of organised labour paid tribute to his role in workers' representation and the development of CLOGSAG.

His twin brother, Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo, served as a Deputy Director at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture.

According to the funeral arrangements released by the family, the filing past is scheduled to take place at the State House forecourt from 7:00 am to 8:30 am, followed by the burial service from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

A private interment will follow the service, while the final funeral rites will continue at the same venue from noon to 5:00 pm.

The family has also scheduled a thanksgiving service for Sunday, November 8, at Winners Chapel in the North Industrial Area, beginning at 9:00 am.

A thanksgiving reception will follow at Accra Academy in Bubuashie at noon.

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