Family members, friends, colleagues, and sympathisers have gathered at the forecourt of the State House in Accra for the final funeral rites of twin brothers, Sidney Nii Oko Bampoe-Addo and Dr Isaac Akuetteh Bampoe-Addo.

The solemn ceremony has attracted representatives of organised labour, government officials, traditional authorities, Members of Parliament, National Democratic Congress (NDC) officials, clergy, and members of the public, all gathered to honour the lives and legacies of the two brothers.

Members of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), sister unions, and other civil servants were also present to pay their last respects to the deceased and stand in solidarity with the bereaved family.

Also in attendance was Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, Goldbod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi, Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), COP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Chief of Staff Dr Julius Debrah, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin, Minister for Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams and other senior government officials

The funeral brings together people from different walks of life whose lives and work were touched by the brothers.

Dr Isaac Bampoe-Addo was a prominent labour advocate and former Executive Secretary of CLOGSAG, known for his involvement in efforts to advance workers’ welfare and strengthen public sector institutions.

He died on Friday, August 21, 2026. His work in organised labour earned him recognition among colleagues and stakeholders in Ghana’s public service.

A tribute from the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC) described him as passionate, articulate and intellectually engaging, highlighting his commitment to workers’ welfare and compensation-related discussions.

The funeral provides an opportunity for family, colleagues and the wider community to celebrate the brothers’ lives and reflect on the contributions they made to those around them.

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