Funeral Arrangements Announced for Retired DCOP Kwaku Ayesu Opare-Addo
Funeral details have been announced for retired Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP Rtr) Kwaku Ayesu Opare-Addo.
In Brief
- •Funeral details have been announced for retired Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP Rtr) Kwaku Ayesu Opare-Addo.
- •The burial service and laying-in-state are scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Ghana Police Training School ground in Patasi, Kumasi.
- •Interment will take place at Old Tafo Cemetery in Kumasi, followed by a thanksgiving service on October 3, 2026, at Amakom Adventist Church.
- •Prominent police and security officials listed among the announcement include Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno and former IGP James Oppong Boanuh.
Why It Matters
The funeral arrangements for retired senior police leadership mark a moment of remembrance within the Ghana Police Service and veteran security circles. It highlights the customary honors provided to high-ranking former personnel and brings together current and former leadership of the country's law enforcement institutions.
Key Details
- Laying-in-State and Burial Service
- October 2, 2026
- Burial Venue
- Ghana Police Training School ground, Patasi, Kumasi
- Interment Site
- Old Tafo Cemetery, Kumasi
- Thanksgiving Service
- October 3, 2026, at Amakom Adventist Church, Kumasi
What To Watch
Laying-in-state, burial service, and funeral rites scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Ghana Police Training School ground in Patasi, Kumasi, followed by a thanksgiving service on October 3, 2026.
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