Minister mourns with family of Okalla

The minister for tourism, culture and creative arts, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, has called on the family of the late Samuel Kwadjo Buabeng, also known as Bishop Bob Okalla, to commiserate with them following the demise of the comedian a fortnight ago.

Accompanied by officials from the Ministry, particularly, the National Theatre and some industry players, Mrs. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare indicated that, Okalla’s  death is a big blow not just to his immediate family, but to the creative arts industry and Ghana as a whole.

According to the Minister, Okalla has paid his dues to the industry and has thus left an indelible mark in his chosen carrier.

Mrs. Ofosu-Adjare, hinted that, even though she would have visited them on her own volition as the sector minister, her visit was at the instance of the President, HE John Dramani Mahama, who was a personal friend of the late Okalla.

The Minister assured the family of government’s support in the organisation of a befitting burial.

The family expressed their appreciation to the Minister and government for the support already being given to them. 

According to the family, Okalla’s one week celebration will be held on April 1, 2016 at the Centre for national Culture in Accra.

Bishop Bob Okalla is survived by a wife, Yaa Serwah Buabeng, and four children.