Former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Saturday joined hundreds of mourners, including journalists, politicians, and members of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), to bid farewell to veteran sports journalist, Ebo Quansah, at his hometown, Ekumfi Ekrawfo, in the Central Region.
Among the notable personalities present were former Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, former Minister of State in charge of Tertiary Education, Professor Kwesi Yankah, former Deputy Minister of Sports, Mr Joe Aggrey, Editor of The Ghanaian Times, Alhaji Salifu Abdul-Rahaman, veteran broadcaster Kwabena Yeboah, seasoned sports writer Ken Bediako, and former Production Manager of Graphic Communications Group Limited.
Born 76 years ago to Opanyin Kwesi Adoba of the Royal Kona Clan of Ekumfi Ekrawfo and Madam Aba Eduwa of the Royal Agona Clan of Gomoa Sampa, the late journalist began his education at the Ekumfi Ekrawfo Ahmadiyya School, where he obtained his Middle School Leaving Certificate in 1963. He proceeded to Suhum Secondary Technical School, completing in 1968, before gaining admission to the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) in 1972.
A former Editor of The Ghanaian Times, he earned a diploma in journalism in 1974 and later pursued a postgraduate diploma in Mass Communication at the University of Ghana, Legon.
Affectionately called “Uncle Ebo,” he passed away on June 26, 2025, after a short illness.
The solemn burial service, conducted by the Methodist Church of Ghana, was held at the Ekumfi Ekrawfo community park, where mourners, clad in red and black, paid their last respects.
Leading the sports journalism fraternity to present their tribute in honour of his memory, SWAG President Kwabena Yeboah described the late Quansah as “a fearless writer whose forthrightness, deep knowledge, and selflessness would be greatly missed.”
SWAG also chronicled his rise within the association from deputy secretary to president, and his contributions to the growth of sports journalism in Ghana.
The Ghanaian Chronicle, where he served as editor, noted in its tribute that his writings were marked by accountability and conscience rather than applause or comfort.
His bosom friend, Samuel Amoko, recalled how Quansah had greatly influenced his professional life, while his only son, Ekow Quansah, now a private legal practitioner, paid tribute to his father’s devotion and mentorship, which he said had shaped him into the person he is today.
Uncle Ebo’s committal was officiated by Sectional Minister of the Methodist Church- Essarkyir, The Very Reverend John A.S. Abraham.
FROM NORMAN COOPER & CLIFF EKUFUL, EKUMFI EKRAWFO
