UN University mourns former Vice Rector, Prof. Kwapong

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Tiffiny Ablorh 9 years ago

Rest In Perfect Peace!

Rest In Perfect Peace!
Coconuthead 9 years ago

I worked for him at UG back in the early seventies. A brilliant intellect who loved people and had such a great sense of humor and an affinity for comradery. I will miss him greatly.

I worked for him at UG back in the early seventies. A brilliant intellect who loved people and had such a great sense of humor and an affinity for comradery. I will miss him greatly.
Kweku Donsuro 9 years ago

He was my Vice Chancellor at Legon for one year at the time Edzii was Registrar before Prof D.A. Bekoe replaced Kwapong and Mfudwo replaced Edzii as Registrar. Kwapong was a giant in classics and pioneer student of Legon when ...
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He was my Vice Chancellor at Legon for one year at the time Edzii was Registrar before Prof D.A. Bekoe replaced Kwapong and Mfudwo replaced Edzii as Registrar. Kwapong was a giant in classics and pioneer student of Legon when it was first set up in 1948. Another classics professor I met there was MacQueen, who I learnt lectured Kwapong. Odupon k3se etutu ma kwaa mu saa ahyew dw33. Ebei, nyimpa b3y33 bi na wo amb3y3 ne nyinara. Due ooo due. H3n mfe ahyehyew.
chief vandal 9 years ago

I cant even Professor Wo hweoa has died since 9th August and there is no mention of it anywhere. I am hearing of this for the first time. A thief like PV Obeng dies and it is a state matter. Why just because Prof is not a po ...
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I cant even Professor Wo hweoa has died since 9th August and there is no mention of it anywhere. I am hearing of this for the first time. A thief like PV Obeng dies and it is a state matter. Why just because Prof is not a politician. ThIS IS HOW WE CHOSE OUR HEROES. nO WONDER THE COUNTRY HAS GONE TO THE DOGS.
MAD COBRA 9 years ago

Rest in perfect peace Prof.

Rest in perfect peace Prof.
Wofa Yaw 9 years ago

Rest in peace Prof.You are a big loss to Ghana.

Rest in peace Prof.You are a big loss to Ghana.
Sally 9 years ago

Another state funeral eh!!!!!!This is the only thing our govt is good at. Sorry oh!!!!!!

Another state funeral eh!!!!!!This is the only thing our govt is good at. Sorry oh!!!!!!
PROF. REST IN PEACE 9 years ago

TIME WILL TELL

TIME WILL TELL
EZEKIEL 9 years ago

Chief Vandal, I'm with you 100%. How old was he ? An ACCOMPLISHED Ghanaian dies and some of us hear of it 10 days later! A THIEF POLITICIAN dies and for WEEKS we were fed with his DEATH-NEWS!!
We choose OUR HEROES not deserv ...
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Chief Vandal, I'm with you 100%. How old was he ? An ACCOMPLISHED Ghanaian dies and some of us hear of it 10 days later! A THIEF POLITICIAN dies and for WEEKS we were fed with his DEATH-NEWS!!
We choose OUR HEROES not deserving enough!! RIP, Prof
Kofi 9 years ago

Say it again and loudly!

Say it again and loudly!
Di Nokware & Di Asempa 9 years ago

Dearest Chief Vandal,
You are perfectly right! The death, burial and funeral of PV Obeng and some others have taken front stage in the media, whilst the death of a PILLAR and GIANT like Prof. AA Kwapong remains silent (unann ...
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Dearest Chief Vandal,
You are perfectly right! The death, burial and funeral of PV Obeng and some others have taken front stage in the media, whilst the death of a PILLAR and GIANT like Prof. AA Kwapong remains silent (unannounced) until now. How come? Maybe for the fact that he is not a politicians and has not been outspoken on political issues - not even when he a Chair of the Council of State. What a sad situation!

Well, the good thing about the likes of Prof. Kwapong is that, politics or no politics, they just make their contributions silently (unsung), behind the scenes - possibly leaving posterity to comment on.

May the soul of Prof Kwapong rest in perfect peace! In such times, I tend to agree and relate to what Chinua Achebe wrote: "Turning and turning in the widening gyre, the falcon cannot hear the falconer, things fall apart, the centre cannot hold, mere anarchy is lose upon the world (I am not sure whether I got the quote fully right - make needed corrections, if any)."
Naaaani 9 years ago

Why re u soooo bitter! Death is death! There is no President or pauper in death! If u don't thank God for being alive and kicking, you will remain bitter for the rest of yr life!

Stop being soooo negative nd thank God eve ...
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Why re u soooo bitter! Death is death! There is no President or pauper in death! If u don't thank God for being alive and kicking, you will remain bitter for the rest of yr life!

Stop being soooo negative nd thank God everyday! Enough of yr insults! Have u forgotten everyone is God's creation!
Yaw Buor 9 years ago

Ghanaian journalists must learn their trade well. How can anyone write of the death of Prof Kwapong without mentioning that he was a long serving vice chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon?
It is the one main institut ...
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Ghanaian journalists must learn their trade well. How can anyone write of the death of Prof Kwapong without mentioning that he was a long serving vice chancellor of the University of Ghana, Legon?
It is the one main institution that identify heavily with the prof. I know what I'm talking about - because I'm a journalist, albeit in a Western nation.
The source is given as UN University, but the journalist should've done his own research and add it to whatever was handed him/her.
Years ago (early 80s), I remember being taught how to write an obituary at School of Communications at Legon.
Coconuthead 9 years ago

I totally agree with you. Not a mention was made that this man transformed University of Ghana to what it is today. Ghana media is replete with journalists who have poor writing skills. What a shame!

I totally agree with you. Not a mention was made that this man transformed University of Ghana to what it is today. Ghana media is replete with journalists who have poor writing skills. What a shame!
Sam 9 years ago

Why not blame UG Legon or the government for not reporting Prof's death? The source is United Nations the reason their focus is on what Prof Kwapong did for UNU. I wish they had mentioned his age at death.

Why not blame UG Legon or the government for not reporting Prof's death? The source is United Nations the reason their focus is on what Prof Kwapong did for UNU. I wish they had mentioned his age at death.
Kwame 9 years ago

Sad but true

Sad but true
Kofi Virginia 9 years ago

RIP! Excellent academic leader and a scholar.

RIP! Excellent academic leader and a scholar.
Concerned 9 years ago

Condolences to wife, children and family
He achieved a lot for himself and put his country on the map. Will be missed by the Akwapim people. RIP. May the good lord take you in his bosom

Condolences to wife, children and family
He achieved a lot for himself and put his country on the map. Will be missed by the Akwapim people. RIP. May the good lord take you in his bosom
Kwabena senkyire 9 years ago

What a sad news, The talking drums of Akropong Akwapim is in solemnly mood. The sad news of the death of Professor Kwapong is just sudden, The news is just difficult to take. But, such deeds are the work of the Lords.The good ...
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What a sad news, The talking drums of Akropong Akwapim is in solemnly mood. The sad news of the death of Professor Kwapong is just sudden, The news is just difficult to take. But, such deeds are the work of the Lords.The good work of the Lord is there for all to see. Professor,h rest in peace. May the good Lord of our time grant you peace. The good people of Akropong Akwapim will never forget, the honour you brought to the good people of Akropong Akwapims.
Kwame Boamah of Commonwealth Hall 9 years ago

Prof. may you rest in perfect peace. You were such a brilliant scholar that Africa had and the vacuum can never be filled. The country has gone to the dogs. They would not announce your passing since you were not one of them. ...
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Prof. may you rest in perfect peace. You were such a brilliant scholar that Africa had and the vacuum can never be filled. The country has gone to the dogs. They would not announce your passing since you were not one of them. Thank you for what you did for all alumni of UG, Ghana and Africa.
CHASS 9 years ago

Good to hear he was still around. But why the silence all this time? Kwaatemaa, why??
Anyway, Prof, damirifua due due

Good to hear he was still around. But why the silence all this time? Kwaatemaa, why??
Anyway, Prof, damirifua due due
kwabena ohemeng,london 9 years ago

Why has the University of Ghana and the government remained silent over the death of Professor Alex Adum Kwapong? It is sad that the director of UNU-INRA Dr Ayuk has to break this sad news to Ghanaians and the world.The late ...
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Why has the University of Ghana and the government remained silent over the death of Professor Alex Adum Kwapong? It is sad that the director of UNU-INRA Dr Ayuk has to break this sad news to Ghanaians and the world.The late Prof Kwapong's contribution to the development of the country in several areas especially education is so immense that I hope arrangements are being put in place to bury him as a precious national asset.
Kofi 9 years ago

It is not of much concern to government because he was not a thief like the politicians.

It is not of much concern to government because he was not a thief like the politicians.
Kofi 9 years ago

This is areal loss to Ghana and Africa not the death of stealing politicians.

This is areal loss to Ghana and Africa not the death of stealing politicians.
TOGBE 9 years ago

Prof. Kwapong, you have done so much for Ghana and Africa, you deserve more than state burial. You were not a politician, but you rose above them and answered your nation's call in education and given advice where it was nec ...
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Prof. Kwapong, you have done so much for Ghana and Africa, you deserve more than state burial. You were not a politician, but you rose above them and answered your nation's call in education and given advice where it was necessary. First African vice-chancellor of the then Legon was no mean achievement. You did not steal money from the state to be honored by them later in death, but God is the ultimate judge. REST IN PEACE FOR JOB WELL DONE.
NII SHAMO 9 years ago

"As this institution is not a secondary school but a university, so am I not the Headmaster, but the Vice Chancellor" Prof. had a good sense of humor. Prof., may your soul rest in perfect peace.

"As this institution is not a secondary school but a university, so am I not the Headmaster, but the Vice Chancellor" Prof. had a good sense of humor. Prof., may your soul rest in perfect peace.
Di Nokware & Di Asempa 9 years ago

Dearest Nii Shamo,
Oh yes, this is a man with excellent sense of humour, par excellence. In his early days at U of G, as a Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kwapong (his background as Classics & Linguistics) was once asked by a bunch o ...
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Dearest Nii Shamo,
Oh yes, this is a man with excellent sense of humour, par excellence. In his early days at U of G, as a Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kwapong (his background as Classics & Linguistics) was once asked by a bunch of students, who were eager and desperate to know the prospects for persons who majored or specialized in "Classics and Linguistics."

Prof at his best, with very little effort, cracked his wisdom, telling the young folks: "With Classics and Linguistics, AT LEAST you can become a VICE CHANCELLOR."

Such a person dies on August 9 and we are learning about his death from some obscure corner of print media; sadly it is not a FRONT PAGE NEWS. What a shame!

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