Pres Akufo-Addo, others to pay last respects to Joe Lartey Friday
âą The late Joe Lartey
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is expected to join other high-profile personalities to pay their last respects to the late broadcasting gem, Mr Joachim Awuley Lartey, on Friday at the forecourt of the State House in Accra.
Other guests expected to honÂour the memory of the legendary football commentator include the Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, and his entouÂrage from the ministry, members of the Ghana Olympic ComÂmittee (GOC), National Sports Authority (NSA), the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) of which the deceased served as its first president, repÂresentatives of the various sports federations and sports fans across the country.
Popularly known as âOver to you Joe Larteyâ, the celebrated broadcaster died on April 26 at the age of 96.
A statement from SWAG yesterday explained governmentâs decision to confer a state honour on the renowned sports journalist, presenter, commentator and first president of SWAG.
âThis prestigious honour recognises Joe Larteyâs outstandÂing contribution to Ghana sports, journalism, and national developÂment. His remarkable lifespan was marked by dedication, passion, and tireless service to the sports community.
âJoe Larteyâs legacy transcends sports journalism. He inspired generations and helped shape Ghanaâs sporting identity,â the statement signed by current PresiÂdent of the association, Kwabena Yeboah, stated.
The state funeral will follow a solemn pre-burial service at the same venue.
Joe Lartey joined the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) in 1961, spending two years in the Talks and Features Department before being sent to the Sports Department on relieving duties.
He was, however, kept there by the then head of the departÂment, Mr Festus Addae, another celebrated commentator.
Together with his new boss, Lartey flourished as a commentaÂtor at the Sports Department.
They handled commentaries together, creating the âOver to you Joe Larteyâ clichĂ© which Addae always uses in handing over to Joe Lartey.
 BY ANDREW NORTEY
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