Samuel Aboagye’s Daughters Inconsolable During Emotional Tribute at State Funeral
- Late NDC politician Samuel Aboagye's daughters mourned him during the state funeral held for the eight fallen heroes on Friday, August 15
- Aboagye's eldest daughter broke down in tears as she shared an emotional tribute remembering their fondest times together
- Samuel Aboagye was one of eight individuals killed when a Ghana Armed Forces helicopter crashed near Obuasi on August 6
The eldest daughter of the late NDC politician Samuel Aboagye broke down in tears as she paid tribute to him at his funeral.
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A state funeral was held for the eight victims of the Obuasi helicopter crash at the Black Star Square in Accra on Friday, August 15.
Prominent Ghanaians from all sectors and industries were invited to appear in honour of the fallen heroes, who died in a tragic helicopter crash near Obuasi on August 6.
The eight were travelling to the launch of the Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Programme (rCOMSDEP), an initiative in the fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey.
They died when the helicopter crashed into the Sikaman Forest in the Adansi Afuokrom District of the Ashanti Region.
Samuel Aboagye’s daughter weeps during tribute
The former National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Obuasi East, Samuel Aboagye, who died in the crash, was survived by a wife and two daughters.
Samuel Aboagye’s daughters presented an emotional tribute to him at the funeral and were left in tears over the loss of their father.
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The tribute, which was written by his elder daughter and read on their behalf, shared fond memories of their father.
Aboagye’s daughter noted that he always fulfilled their wishes and was a loving father.
She painfully recalled that his death occurred just a day after her birthday on August 5, and that he would now miss her little sister’s upcoming birthday in September.
The emotional tribute left both Aboagye’s wife and daughter in tears, while the youngest daughter looked sad.
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The Instagram video of Samuel Aboagye’s daughter’s tribute is below.
Samuel Aboagye's wife recalls last message
During an emotional tribute delivered by his wife, Abigail Salami, she was similarly overwhelmed with emotions as she recalled their best times.
She recalled a heartwarming birthday message Aboagye sent to her on August 1, just a week before his tragic death in the Z-9 crash.
"Happy birthday, my love. You're not only my wife but my best friend. The greatest blessing in my life. I thank God every day for you. I look forward to creating more beautiful memories together. Enjoy your day. I love you forever." the birthday message read.
Abigail also recalled a message he sent her before the tragic crash occurred.
"Take care, babe. I love you." Samuel Aboagye's last message to his wife read.
The video of Samuel Aboagye's wife's tribute to him is below.
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Omane Boamah's wife pays tribute at funeral
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Edward Omane Boamah's wife delivered an emotional tribute to him during the state funeral.
Rita Adubei Offei, the surviving wife of the late Minister, began her tribute by talking about their love story.
Her children read the tribute on her behalf while she sat down, gripped with sorrow over the devastating loss of her husband.
Source: YEN.com.gh
