NADMO Honors Late Deputy Director Samuel Aboagye as Funeral Rites for Mrs. Evelyn Naa-Otua Addo are Announced

Ghana has entered a period of solemn reflection as the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and the family of Pastor Mensa Otabil announce significant memorial and funeral rites. In Accra, NADMO officials and staff gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Deputy Director-General, Samuel Aboagye, following a tragic helicopter accident that claimed his life and those of seven others. Simultaneously, details have been released for the final farewell to Mrs. Evelyn Naa-Otua Addo, the mother-in-law of the founder of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil, marking a significant moment of mourning for both the national disaster management body and the Christian community.

The memorial service for Mr. Aboagye was a poignant event attended by family members, colleagues, and friends who gathered to honor his dedicated service to the nation. Major (Rtd) Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, the Director-General of NADMO, delivered a moving tribute, reflecting on the profound impact of the tragedy. Dr. Kuyon emphasized that the gathering was intended not to prolong the grief of the disaster but to celebrate the enduring legacy and contributions Mr. Aboagye made to NADMO and Ghana. The spiritual tone of the service was guided by Rev. Felix Hinson of the International Central Gospel Church, who urged attendees to cherish the values of life and the positive influence they leave behind for future generations.

In a related development concerning the ICGC community, the family of Mrs. Evelyn Naa-Otua Addo has officially announced the arrangements for her burial and thanksgiving services. Mrs. Addo, who passed away on June 28, 2026, was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Her burial service is scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the ICGC Christ Temple East in Teshie, Accra. Following the service, the family will proceed with a private interment. A Thanksgiving service is also scheduled for Sunday, August 23, at 10:00 a.m. at the same location, where mourners have been requested to wear white to celebrate her life and memory.

These events highlight the shared values of service, faith, and community that define Ghanaian public and private life. Whether through the professional commitment shown by Samuel Aboagye at NADMO or the matriarchal influence of Mrs. Evelyn Naa-Otua Addo, the tributes reflect a nation that pauses to honor those who have contributed significantly to its social and spiritual fabric. As the country supports the bereaved families through these final rites, the calls from religious leaders to create lasting legacies serve as a reminder of the impact individual lives have on the collective consciousness of the nation.