Hundreds of lawmakers, including First, Bernard Ahiafor and Second Deputy, Andrews Asiamah Speakers of Parliament, converged on AnloAfiadenyigba in the Volta Region to bid farewell to the late mother (Henrietta Atsufuu Avuglah) of Keta MP, Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey.
The somber occasion drew a large crowd of sympathizers, with the community coming together to pay their last respects to the departed matriarch.
Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djetror and parliamentary staff were among the dignitaries in attendance.
The atmosphere was filled with grief and solidarity as friends, family, and well-wishers gathered to mourn the loss of Gakpey’s mother.
The final funeral rites were performed amidst traditional Anlo customs and rituals, with the community showing overwhelming support for the bereaved MP.
The turnout was a testament to Gakpey’s popularity and the respect he commands in the community and Parliament.
The event was a poignant reminder of the importance of family and community in Ghanaian culture.
The late mother’s legacy and impact on her family and community were celebrated during the ceremony, with many sharing fond memories and anecdotes about her life.
The event was a fitting tribute to a remarkable woman, and her family can take comfort in the knowledge that she will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
