The mother of ace journalist, Abdul-Malik Kweku Baako, has passed on to eternity. She passed on on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Maritime Hospital. This was confirmed in a statement issued by Gordon Asare-Bediako, who works with the New Crusading Guide Newspaper on his Facebook timeline.
This is how Mr Asare-Bediako reported the news about his boss’ mum’s demise:
We regretfully announce the demise of Madam Gloria Aba Addison, the biological mother of Abdul-Malik Kweku Baako, Publisher and on-leave Editor – in-Chief of The New Crusading GUIDE newspaper.
Her sad departure occured on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at the Tema Maritime Hospital after battling a short illness.
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“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” – Nelson Mandela.
It was with the greatest of sadness that we learnt about the unexpected demise of the founder of our political party – the National Democratic Congress – and the first president of the fourth republic of Ghana, His Excellency Flight Lieutenant Jerry John (JJ) Rawlings.
When the news broke, some of us were quick to disregard it as one of the fake news stories that have characterised the contemporary social media dispensation. However, it quickly became obvious that indeed, death has laid its icy hands on our founder and former President.