Ghana Bids Farewell to Dr. Isaac and Sidney   Bampoe Addo

The Government and people of Ghana on Saturday paid their final respects to twin brothers Dr. Isaac Bampoe Addo, Executive Secretary of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), and Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo, Director at the Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA).

The final funeral rites took place at the State House Forecourt in Accra.

President John Dramani Mahama, in his tribute read on his behalf by the Chief of staff, Julius Debrah, described the brothers as exceptional public servants who dedicated their lives to the service of the nation.

Reflecting on their contributions, the President noted that both men understood that the effectiveness of the State depended on the commitment and integrity of the people who served within it.

Speaking on the legacy of Dr. Isaac Bampoe Addo, President Mahama recalled addressing the Public Services International Conference hosted by the late labour leader in Accra in November 2025, where he witnessed first-hand the immense respect Dr. Bampoe Addo commanded among delegates from across Africa and the Arab world.

The President acknowledged that while Dr. Bampoe Addo was a firm and sometimes demanding negotiator with government, he consistently advocated in good faith for the welfare of workers.

According to him, a healthy democracy requires independent and frank voices that remind the State of its obligations to citizens and public servants alike.

He added that as the public sector undergoes reforms, the standards Dr. Bampoe Addo championed, including fair conditions of service, secure pensions, and a professional and non-partisan public service, must remain central to the process.

Turning to Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe Addo, President Mahama spoke of his quieter, yet equally important, 23-year contribution as an agricultural economist and researcher.

The President noted that although many Ghanaians might not have known his name, numerous national decisions on food security, agricultural planning, and international reporting relied on credible data that Sidney spent more than two decades gathering, analysing, and verifying.

He said Sidney’s life served as a powerful reminder that the true strength of the public service also lies in the dedication of officers whose work is often carried out behind the scenes.

President Mahama extended the heartfelt condolences of the Government and people of Ghana to the bereaved family and expressed the hope that the exemplary lives of Isaac and Oko would inspire public servants across the country to serve with diligence, integrity, and compassion.

The Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOGSAG), paid a deeply emotional tribute to its fallen leader, tracing his journey from serving eight years as National Treasurer to his confirmation as Executive Secretary in 2011.

It outlined several achievements during his tenure, including spearheading the completion and conversion of an unfinished hostel in Cape Coast into the multi-purpose Pempamsie Hotel and Conference Centre, popularly referred to as “Small London.”

CLOGSAG also credited him with establishing the CLOGSAG Fund in 2014 to promote savings among members, overseeing the full implementation of the Three-Tier Pension Scheme and the Hedge Pensions Trust, and advancing initiatives that significantly improved the welfare of public servants.

The association further cited his instrumental role in establishing the Pempamsie Housing Scheme, introducing instant loan facilities, and launching CLOG TV, noting that his relentless advocacy strengthened the welfare and retirement security of workers across the country.

The office praised his steadfast defence of workers’ rights during his four terms, spanning 15 years, on the Civil Service Council, noting that he spoke boldly, stood firmly by his convictions, and consistently championed staff interests despite opposition or criticism.

The OHCS further commended his wholehearted support for the revival of Civil Service Week in 2019, recognising it as an important platform for showcasing the contribution of the Civil Service to national development.

Margaret Adjeley Sowah, ISD