Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has recounted his long-standing relationship with former President John Agyekum Kufuor during a public event

Debrah made the remarks when addressing members of the Accra Friendship Club at their Dinner and Awards Night held in Accra last Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Debrah recounted his long-standing relationship with Kufuor, which dates back to his days as a student at Achimota School.

He explained that while he was a sixth-form student, Kufuor’s son, Kofi Kufuor, was his junior, and he served as his “school father,” a role that required him to guide and look after the younger student.

“At the time, sixth-form students had cubicles, and when juniors received provisions from their parents, they entrusted them to their school fathers for safekeeping. I was responsible for keeping Kofi Kufuor’s provisions,” he recalled.

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Debrah said he never imagined at the time that Kufuor would one day become President of Ghana or that he himself would later serve as Chief of Staff.

However, he noted that the bond he developed with the Kufuor family led to monetary gifts and occasional invitations to spend weekends at the former President’s residence near the Kotoka International Airport area, where he received advice and encouragement.

“He would ask about my background, my parents and advise me to be a disciplined young man so that I could become a responsible person in the future. Today, the rest, as they say, is history,” he said.



Debrah added that the experience taught him that relationships built on trust and respect can have a lasting impact on one’s life.

He further urged members of the club to embrace forgiveness in their relationships, explaining that harbouring anger and resentment ultimately harms the individual.

“As I grew older, I realised that when someone offends you and you choose to forgive them and pray for the grace to forgive, you free yourself from bitterness and hatred,” he said.

🇬🇭 Chief of Staff Julius Debrah recounts his long-standing relationship with former President John Agyekum Kufuor, revealing that he once served as the school father (senior mentor) to the former president’s son during their high school days, highlighting a bond that goes back… pic.twitter.com/ap0zPZlklh

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