The late Sophia Horner-Sam
Former National Vice Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Sophia Horner-Sam, has been confirmed dead.
The death was announced by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, in a Facebook post on Monday.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of H.E. Sophia Horner-Sam, former National Vice Chairperson of the New Patriotic Party, Deputy Western Regional Minister, Deputy Minister for Ports, Harbours and Railways, and Ghana’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands,” part of the post read.
According to the MP, the late Horner-Sam was a distinguished stateswoman, a dedicated diplomat, and a true pillar of the party.
“We thank her for her outstanding service to the New Patriotic Party, the Western Region and our dear Nation. Her wisdom, counsel, and unwavering commitment guided the NPP through many challenging times and left an indelible mark on Ghana’s public service,” he stated.
“On behalf of the people of Takoradi, I extend my heartfelt condolences to her family, loved ones, the NPP and all who mourn this great loss.
“May the Almighty grant her soul eternal rest and peace, and may He comfort all who are grieving. Rest in perfect peace, H.E. Sophia Horner-Sam,” he said.
Meanwhile, the family of the late diplomat is yet to issue an official statement on her demise.
Horner-Sam served under the John Agyekum Kufuor administration as Deputy Western Regional Minister and later as Deputy Minister for Ports, Harbours and Railways. She was appointed Ghana’s Ambassador to the Netherlands in 2006, where she served until 2009, and later served as a member of the NPP’s National Council of Elders.
By Prince Fiifi Yorke