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Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has expressed profound shock and sadness at the demise of Mr. Jake Otanka Obetsebi-Lamptey, former Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey died in the early hours of Sunday in a London hospital where he had gone for treatment.

Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey, played an integral part in former President�s Kufuor�s victory in 2001, as his Election Campaign Manager. He served as the first Chief of Staff in the Former President�s administration and variously as Minister of Information and Presidential Affairs, and Minister of Tourism and Modernization of the Capital City.

Former President Kufuor described Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey as: �very professional in his field of Public Relations and Advertising,� adding that, �he conveyed serious matters with a relaxed mien and charm, was affable and had a great sense of humour; he was a good man.� Former President Kufuor said, �Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey was born into the Danquah � Busia tradition and stayed true to its tenets throughout his adult life.

The party has lost a pillar and Ghana a true son. The party must be in mourning and his death must be a period of deep and sober reflection for all NPP members� he said. �It should help in our efforts at reconciliation and unity which are principles for which Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey stood for. May He Rest In Peace,� Former President Kufuor said.�