The Central Region will come to a solemn halt from May 31 to June 1, 2024, as family, friends, and the political fraternity gather to honour the late Robert Kutin Jnr, the Central Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and board chairman of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA).
Chairman Kutin, as he was affectionately called, passed away on December 22, 2023, after taken ill.
His final funeral rites will take place in his hometown, Assin Jakai, where his journey will be completed with the dignity befitting his remarkable contributions to national development and political leadership.
Known widely for his firm but compassionate leadership style, chairman Kutin Jnr was not only a pillar within the NPP but also left a lasting legacy in the maritime sector.
As board chairman of the Ghana Maritime Authority, he brought transformative leadership that reshaped the institution.
Under his guidance, the Authority witnessed a cultural shift in work ethics, professionalism, and strategic planning.
One of his most significant accomplishments was overseeing the construction of two ultra-modern headquarters for the Ghana Maritime Authority — one in Accra and the other in Takoradi, Western Region.
These edifices now stand as enduring monuments to his vision for institutional excellence and national pride.
In his political life, chairman Kutin Jnr was a strategist and grassroots mobilizer whose leadership helped to fortify the NPP’s base in the Central Region.
His influence extended beyond party lines, earning him respect across Ghana’s political spectrum.
His funeral is expected to draw thousands including high-ranking government officials, members of parliament, traditional leaders, business leaders, and ordinary citizens whose lives he touched.
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia paid tribute to him, stating, “Chairman Kutin Jnr was a force for good—a man who lived and led with purpose. His legacy will continue to guide us”.
As Ghana prepares to lay chairman Kutin Jnr to rest, the final rites will not only mark the end of an era but also serve as a celebration of a life that exemplified dedication, service, and nation-building.
He goes home not only as a party leader but as a statesman whose legacy will live on in institutions, policies, and the many lives he mentored.
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