Ghana Mourns Former IGP Paul Tawiah Quaye, Former DCE Dr. Prince Amuzu, and Other Community Stalwarts

The Ghanaian community and various families are in mourning following the announcement of the passing of several notable public servants and community members. Among the most prominent losses is the former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Paul Tawiah Quaye, who served as the nation’s top police official from 2009 to 2013. His family, representing the Nii Korle Kulo and Nii Ayikwei Sewuhu lineages, confirmed that the retired IGP passed away at the 37 Military Hospital on April 21, 2026, after a period of illness. His tenure is remembered for the significant modernization of the Ghana Police Service and a steadfast commitment to national security and discipline during critical political transitions.

In a similar loss to the public sector, the former District Chief Executive (DCE) of Akatsi North, Dr. Prince Sodoke Amuzu, has also been reported dead. Confirmed by party officials through the Ghana News Agency, Dr. Amuzu’s legacy is defined by his extensive contributions to grassroots governance, education, and rural infrastructure. During his tenure, he was a staunch advocate for community projects aimed at enhancing healthcare and public services in his district. While official statements from his family and party are still pending, his death is seen as a significant loss to local development in the Akatsi North area.

Simultaneously, families in the town of Abor are preparing to bid farewell to two respected women whose funeral rites are scheduled for the first weekend of May. Mrs. Love Dzidzor Fugar-Amedorme, who passed away suddenly at the age of 61, will be laid to rest following a burial service on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Global Evangelical Church in Abor. She is survived by her husband, Edem Kwami Amedorme, and her child, Nutifafa. Joining the community in mourning is the family of Gladys Ablavi Dogbey, also known as Adator, who passed away at the age of 89. Her funeral arrangements closely mirror those of Mrs. Fugar-Amedorme, with a burial service on May 2 and interment at the Kporzuklu Family Cemetery, followed by a thanksgiving service on May 3.

Further funeral arrangements have been announced for Madam Florence Dugbanorkuor Sappor, popularly known as "Sister Korkor," who died at Ridge Hospital on March 30, 2026, at the age of 70. Her family has scheduled a burial service for May 1, 2026, at the Assemblies of God Church in Kasoa, with a private interment to follow. Family members have requested that attendees observe a black-and-white dress code for her memorial and thanksgiving service on May 3. These collective losses across various sectors of Ghanaian life—from national security and local governance to the heart of the community—highlight a period of reflection and remembrance as families and the nation at large finalize rites for their departed loved ones.