Ken Ofori-Atta honors late CLOGSAG leader Isaac Bampoe Addo

President John Mahama and former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta joined mourners at the State House in Accra to pay their final respects to Dr. Isaac Akuetteh Bampoe Addo, the late Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG). Dr. Bampoe Addo, who passed away on August 21, 2026, was remembered as a formidable advocate for public servants and a pivotal figure in national labour negotiations. The funeral service also commemorated his twin brother, Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo, a former official at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture who died within weeks of his brother. President Mahama described the dual loss as a "blow to the nation," praising both men for their lifelong dedication to the public sector. Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, who maintained a seven-year professional relationship with the late labour leader, described Dr. Bampoe Addo as the "Lion King of CLOGSAG." Ofori-Atta praised his meticulous negotiation skills and his unique ability to balance the demands of union members with the broader economic interests of the state. He specifically highlighted Dr. Bampoe Addo's role during the implementation of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) and the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Ofori-Atta, Dr. Bampoe Addo was a fearless negotiator who successfully secured concessions for civil servants without compromising Ghana's economic recovery efforts. The late Executive Secretary's legacy includes significant structural improvements to labour representation in Ghana. He was credited with merging multiple unions to enhance worker representation and successfully litigating a Supreme Court case that affirmed the political rights of civil servants. Ofori-Atta underscored these achievements as evidence of a patriot who prioritized the welfare of the workforce as a pillar of national stability. In his closing remarks, the former minister advocated for Dr. Bampoe Addo to receive a posthumous national honour for his service. A thanksgiving service to conclude the funeral rites is scheduled for November 8, 2026, at the Winners Chapel in Accra.