No amount of words can express the sorrow we feel about the passing of our brother and comrade, Osahene Boakye Djan. We were blessed to have served with Major Boakye Djan on the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council in 1979. From that time till his death, he remained a dear brother and confidante to us.
Osahene Boakye Djan was a principled man with integrity. He championed the right of the less fortunate and the oppressed in society. He was indeed a true patriot and a gallant son of Ghana. Osahene was a relentless defender of the Constitution; he spoke without fear or favour, even when his point of view put his own welfare and safety at risk.
His exemplary life and immeasurable contribution to public service is worthy of emulation for all those who desire the well-being of the Republic of Ghana. Osahene was a brilliant, thoughtful and compassionate man. Throughout his life, we never witnessed him bragging about his extensive education or using his rank and position in office to intimidate other people. Never has anyone accused him of asking, “do you know who I am?” Osahene was a rear find.
A week or so before the Armed Forces Revolutionary Council handed over power to the elected civilian government of Dr. Hilla Liman, Osahene made a prediction using the game of soccer as an analogy which has come to pass. He predicted that after we leave office, we should expect to be rough-tackled by those who have been raiding the coffers of the nation, and/or served as agents in committing the offense of Hight Treason against the Republic of Ghana. Therefore, they have reason to be afraid of the example set by the June 4th Uprising He explained that like the game of soccer, the principles of the June 4th Uprising have moved the proverbial soccer ball closer to the penalty box which some folks would not want to concede a goal.
As we mourn our dear friend, brother, and national treasure, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Osahene Boakye Djan.
Mayb the spirits of the ancestors welcome Osahene with open arms and say to him …
“Nana-ba, you have fought a good fight. Awaa-waa, atuu
Harry Obeng
Owusu Adu
Alex Adjei ‘Alan Cash’
Ansah Atiemo
NB: The final funeral rites of the late Osahene Major Boakye Djan will be held at the Fore Court of the State House today in Accra, after which his mortal remains would be laid to external rest.
