Thousands Pay Last Respect To Etwienana Fred Ayim

Kyebi -- Thousands of mourners came to Kyebi, Eastern Region in Ghana to pay their last respects to their hero and one of Kyebi's favorite sons; Etwienana Ferdinand Kwabena Ofori Ayim, Special Assistant to the Minister of Tourism and Diasporean Relations.

There were numerous tributes by His Excellency; J. A. Kufour, President of Ghana, Hon. Jake. O. Lamptey, Minister of Tourism and Diaspora Relations, Hon. Asamoah Boatentg, Minister of Local Government, Environment and Rural Development, Mr. Peter McManu, National Chairman of NPP, Nana Akuffo Addo, Foreign Minister, Gabby Otchere Darko, Freddie's wife, Tina and his children and many others.

Among the important personalities included; The President, J. A. Kufour, the first lady, Theresa Kufour, Vice President Aliu Mahama, The Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin II, Hon. Joe Ghartey, Attorney General, Ministers of State, Hon. Alan Bagbin, Minority leader, NDC, Mr. Aggudey of CPP, the media and many sympathizers.

It was also interesting to see all political parties united in paying their last respect to Etwienana Ferdinand Kwabena Ofori Ayim.

There were four cultural troupes and a live band to entertain sympathizers.

It was a very sad moment when the Pallbearers lifted Freddie's casket, shook and turned it around 360 degrees and slowly took the casket into the waiting funeral van ready for burial.

That was the final moment for everyone to say the last good byes to Freddie. Many loved ones and sympathizers could not control their tears, including Gabby Otchere Darko, his cousin, who had been working harder to accommodate all sympathizers.

As the van was leaving for the cemetery, some family members so saddened interrupted the procession and would not let the funeral van go to the cemetery, it was a very very sad moment as Freddie's was a big blow to all.

MAY HIS SOUL RESTS IN PEACE!!