Renowned Ghanaian Community Leader Passes On At 86

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Obaapanyin Lucy Ennin Arhinaraba Abeduwa, an 86-year-old community leader, has passed on. The news was announced by Nana Baah Okuampah VII, the Chief of Ekumfi Atwa and other mourners. According to the announcement, there will be no wake-keeping, but a lying-in-state, burial mass, and final funeral rites will be held on July 11, 2026.

Obaapanyin Lucy Ennin Arhinaraba Abeduwa was a renowned community leader who spent her life serving the people of Ekumfi Atwa. Born into a lineage of respected community leaders, she rose through the ranks to become a respected figure in her community. Her leadership skills, compassion, and dedication earned her the respect and admiration of her peers and mentees.

The specific dates and locations for the funeral arrangement have been announced. A lying-in-state will take place at her residence, House No U1056, Afariwa Road, Ablekuma Joma, from 4:00 am. This will be followed by a burial mass at the Holy Spirit Cathedral Catholic Church, Adabraka, Accra at 7:00 am. A final funeral rites will be held at the same location.

In addition to her funeral arrangements, a Thanksgiving Mass will be held at the St John Paul II Catholic Church, Ablekuma Joma on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at 7:00 am. Attendees are asked to wear all-white attire. The family has also invited sympathy messages and has expressed gratitude to friends and well-wishers.

Obaapanyin Lucy Ennin Arhinaraba Abeduwa is survived by her children, Mr Francis Kobina Arhin, Mrs Elenor Amanor, Mr Matthew Kofi Arhin, Mrs Margaret Effah Arhin, Ms Gladys Arhin, Mrs Vida Barimah Arhin, and Monica Arhin. She also had grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Nana Baah Okuampah VII and other mourners are urging all sympathizers and friends to attend her funeral and pay their respects. They have also expressed gratitude to well-wishers for their condolences.

The funeral arrangements are open to all, and attendees are asked to dress in black and white attire. The family has also requested that friends and well-wishers attend the Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

This news has sent shockwaves through the community, and the people are coming together to mourn her loss and celebrate her life.