REMEMBERING: Jake Obetsebi –Lamptey

The Late Mr Jake Obetsebi Lamptey

“The Insight” is perhaps one of the many institutions which ought to pay special tribute to Mr. Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey, business executive and former national Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

This is because Mr Obetsebi-Lamptey had a very special relationship with the newspaper.

Apart from the fact that he relaunched the newspaper in 1998, five years after “The Insight” was born he offered professional advice on several occasions.

Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey was the person who suggested the relaunching of the newspaper with changes in its logo and other details.

Relaunching the newspaper at the Old International Press Centre in Accra, Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey praised  “The Insight “ and its editorial staff for their steadfastness in the struggle to democratize  Ghana.

 He described them as “gallant”.

Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey was undoubtedly an astute advertising executive who took his skills to the political stage and helped to get Mr. J.A. Kufuor elected as President of Ghana twice.

He had served as Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for at least two terms.

He is credited with making the NPP the dominant political party in the Greater Accra Region during his term even though he didn’t speak a word of Ga.

He served as Chief of Staff and Minister of Presidential Affairs, Minister of Tourism and Modernization of the Capital City and Minister of Information.

Mr. Obetsebi-Lamptey lost his bid to become the Presidential Candidate of the NPP.

 He also lost a bid to retain his position as National Chairman of the party to Mr. Paul Afoko.

Mr Obetsebi-Lamptey worked very closely with Professor Albert Adu Boahen, former President J.A Kufour and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo- Addo, the current presidential candidate of the NPP.

The Insight extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

May his good deeds continue to inspire current and future generations and may his short comings be seen as just manifestations of human weakness.