Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, accompanied by Eastern Regional Minister Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, led a government delegation on Saturday to attend the funeral rites of Constance Nyarko, a tomato trader from Koforidua who was among seven Ghanaians killed in a terrorist attack in Burkina Faso.
The delegation joined family, friends, and sympathisers at Jackson Park in Koforidua to mourn the late trader and offer condolences to her bereaved family. While Nyarko and the other victims were mass buried in Burkina Faso, the ceremony in Koforidua allowed the community to observe traditional Ghanaian funeral rites and pay tribute to her life and contribution to the local trading community.
Speaking at the event, members of the delegation emphasised the government’s commitment to supporting families affected by acts of terrorism and ensuring that victims are honoured and remembered appropriately. The funeral served as both a moment of mourning and a call for solidarity in the face of violence affecting Ghanaians abroad.
Community leaders and local traders described Constance Nyarko as a hardworking and dedicated member of the Koforidua trading community. Many recounted her generosity, her commitment to her business, and the impact she had on those around her, highlighting the loss felt not just by her family but by the wider community.
The ceremony concluded with prayers, eulogies, and the traditional rituals that reflect Ghanaian cultural practices, reinforcing the importance of community support and cultural observances even amid tragedy.
