DR BEN KODZO AGBENU BROCHURE

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SIR KNIGHT ADRG. BEBNEKONDZUO A LIFE WELL-LIVED ON A REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF EIGHTY FOUR YEARS 1938 - 2023



CELEBRATION OF LIFE OFFICIATING PRIESTS Hymnal 34 (Response: My soul PART 3 1. Rev. Fr. Valentine Gregory is longing for your peace, near to you my God) FINAL COMMENDATION Hlovor Gospel Acclamation: Matthew & FAREWELL 2. Rev. Fr. Prosper Mensah 25 : 21 Invitation to Prayer 3. Rev. Fr. Damien Horminu Gospel: Matthew 25 : 14 30. Final Commendation 4. Rev. Fr. Gideon Kofie Fianyah Homily Asperges and incensing 5. Rev. Fr. James Seyram Mikado Prayers of the faithful Hymn Dz 310 6. Rev. Fr. Anthony Asinyo Offertory collection ..... Selection Prayer of Final Commendation 7. Rev. Fr. Dominic Amegashitsi from choirs Final Farewell 8. Rev. Fr. David Allan Ankrah Procession to the cemetery 9. Others LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST PART 4 OFFICIATING CHOIRS Preparation of Bread and Wine 1. Angelic Choir Incensation of the gifts: Dz 287 AT THE GRAVE SIDE 2. St. Cecilia Choir Eucharistic Prayer Blessing of the grave 3. St. Anthony Choir POPS Interment Sanctus Hymn Dz 302 PART 1 Memorial Acclamation Committal Prayer The Lord's Prayer Symbol of Committal - Earth RECEPTION OF BODY & Agnus Del Laying of wreaths EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION Communion Hymns: Closing Prayer Reception of the body at the Dz 134/135/129/115 Closing Hymn: Dz 67 entrance of the Church Post Communion Prayer Sprinkling with Holy Water Prayer after Communion Laying of the Pall on the Casket Blessing Procession with the Casket to the foot of the Altar PART 2 Entrance Hymn: Dz 314 Incensing AFTER MASS Introductory Rites Second collection Opening Prayer Reading of Biography and Tributes LITURGY OF THE WORD Announcements First reading: Roman 8: 31 ‐ 39. Vote of thanks Responsorial Psalm: Catholic DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU 3

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE Biography Dr. Ben Kodzo Agbenu “When the day of toil is done, when the race of life is run, Father, grant thy wearied one rest for evermore.” The late Doctor Ben Kodzo Agbenu known popularly as “Dr. BEN” was born on December 26th, 1938, at Hederanawo - Denu in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region. His parents were Valentine Vida Agbenu and Justine Kofiwor Anoumu - Agbenu all of blessed memory. He was the youngest of four siblings. Doctor had his pre-secondary education at the Three-Town Roman Catholic School in Denu. He gained admission into Achimota Secondary School and proceeded to the University of Ghana on a scholarship awarded by JOHN HOLT BARTHOLOMEW, to study ECONOMICS. God’s providence came to pass to ensure his destiny in life prevailed. A few months into his first year at the University of Ghana, the young student was one of 50 Ghanaian students who were awarded a foreign scholarship by the C.P. P. government of President Kwame Nkrumah to study medicine in Germany in October 1961. He studied the German language at the GOETHE INSTITUTE before entering the UNIVERSITY of KEIL where he completed his medical studies in 1967. Dr.Agbenu did this Housemanship in ACHEN, BERGHEIM, GREVONBRIOCH and CASTROP RAUXEL. At the time of his graduation, the C.P.P. government which sponsored the program was no longer in power. The young Dr. Agbenu, therefore, took his time to work and also undertake other medical courses to enhance his medical profession from 1970 to 1979. In 1968, Dr. Agbenu met a young pretty lady by the name Charity Gregorio De Souza. Their union produced four strong boys namely Samuel, Desmond, Valentine and Robert. Dr. Agbenu returned to Ghana on the 2Ist of September 1979 and worked with the RIDGE HOSPITAL in Accra. Due to political instability and economic crisis in Ghana, Dr. Agbenu moved to Lagos – Nigeria in 1982, where he worked at the MOTAYO CLINIC in Ikeja up to 1985. He was one of the Ghanaian doctors to be awarded an HONORARY DEGREE at the College of Surgeons in Sierra Leone. DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU 5

CELEBRATION OF LIFE In 1986, he relocated once more to Ghana to execute Doctor made time to socialize when the opportunity his cherished vision of establishing his medical arose. He joined and became the president of Accra centers at Accra New Town and Three-Town, Denu. Lawn Tennis Club. He was appointed the life patron As a mark of honour to his native land, he named of the “ANGELIC CHOIR”of the Three Town, Denu both hospitals ‘SAPE AGBO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL’, Catholic Church. He willingly accepted to be a in memory of the founder of his hometown. patron and physician for “DZIGBORDI HABORBOR” a cultural group in Hedzranawo. Doctor was also The late Doctor was a devoted and generous the life patron for ‘CLUB 20’, a society of natives Christian with a strong conviction in the Catholic residing in Accra and Tema. He was an Elder and Faith. He made several contributions and donations Treasurer of the New Patriotic Party in the Ketu to enhance the growth of the Catholic Church. South Constituency, He joined the Knights of Marshall - Council 10 in November 1986, at Christ The King Parish in Accra. When the breath of life is flown, when the grave must claim its own, our health and our strength begin to Through discipline, commitment and hard work, fail. Doctor struggled to regain his health for almost he became the JUBILLEE GRAND KNIGHT of seven years until God’s kindness prevailed to take Council 10. Later he was elevated to the rank of PAST away his burden. He passed to eternity on 24h April, SUPREME KNIGHT; the highest rank of the Noble 2023. Order. “My flesh and heart may fail but God is the strength His Loyalty to the fraternity influenced his donation of my heart and my portion forever.” of a Brass Band to the Junior Marshallans in Accra and Three Town, Denu. As a Christian, he enjoyed Psalm 73:26 listening to religious music and will in his leisure time jump on his piano to play his favorite Catholic May God grant him peace and eternal rest. Hymns. FAREWELL! 6 DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU

CELEBRATION OF LIFE Tributes YOUR LIFE WAS A BLESSING, YOUR MEMORY A TREASURE, YOU ARE LOVED BEYOND WORDS AND MISSED BEYOND MEASURE DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU 7

CELEBRATION OF LIFE ChTriibludterBey n “The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague, who shall say where one ends and the other begins?” – Edgar Alan Poe “The words that a father speaks to his children in the privacy of home are not heard by the world, but, as in whispering galleries, they are clearly heard at the end, and by posterity.” - Jean Paul love leaves a memory no one can steal, but brand-new car. What transpired thereafter death leaves a memory no one can heal. instilled in us a healthy respect for the German While It is sad our Dad left us suddenly a few machine. months ago, he left us with loving memories, lessons from his life and time spent, that we As our father, we held him in high esteem and will cherish as long as we live. tried to emulate all his good qualities. To us, his aura was bigger, bolder, and blinding in its Our father was a perfectionist and fastidious to intensity and we know we have big shoes to fill. a fault and deviation from those values could With regret, we relive things said and unsaid sometimes be met with punitive action that but take comfort in the fact that he imparted so was measurable on the Richter scale. In our much knowledge to us, and are thankful for the teenage years, we didn’t quite fully understand immense sacrifices he made so we could get a the high ideals for the core principles of life but strong foothold in life. as we grew older it became the blueprint for our respective personalities and the successes we Our Father believed in the power of enjoy today. relationships and valued his friendships and “Papa” as we affectionately called him greatly his community as much as his own family. As loved his Classical music. An avid Piano player we remember him and honor his legacy, let himself, most weekends we were treated us also use this platform to bring together all to classic greats like Mozart, Tchaikovsky, those whose lives he touched and share our Mendelson, Brahms, and Beethoven which loss. May we find comfort and strength in each reverberated throughout our home. Our other during this difficult time, and continue to appreciation of Classical music and Piano cherish the memory of our dear Father, a man playing developed naturally as a result. who will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our Dad was also a great sportsman who played We find the Methodist hymn No. 896 below an tennis regularly and we very much enjoyed apt embodiment of the great man our father those occasions we got to be out of the house was: with him at the tennis club, taking lessons, watching him play, or even serving as Ball boys. We looked forward to those bonding sessions “Now praise we great and famous men, where we got snippets of advice, stories about The fathers named in story; his humble beginnings, and how we could And praise the Lord who now as then achieve anything we set our minds to. Reveals in man His glory...” Our individual love/hate affair with Mercedes May his blessed soul rest in eternal peace in the Benz vehicles started when one of us bosom of the Lord. accidentally broke the Silver Star of an uncle’s 8 DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE TRIBUTE BY SIMON AGBENU BROTHER “For if we live, we live to the LORD, and if we die, we die to the LORD: therefore, whether we live or die, we are the LORD’s” - Romans 14:8 The world indeed is a stage. So soon no more childhood reminisces. The void your departure has created is heavy. Four of us were introduced on stage. One after the other, you played your part and exited leaving me stranded. Your health condition brought us closer under one roof. We became two bodies with one spirit. We recounted our glorious childhood days. How we quarreled over fish in our Okro soup to stealing Grandpa’s coconut with friends. We dramatized the monkey game you played with the watchman at the bungalow, taking his keys to manufacture an explosive device that you detonated to the applause of our friends. I cannot forget about my last transfer to Lake BOSOMTWE NKOWI (the punishment area) that you used to tease me with. I still remember how you always talked about yourself being the JUBILEE GRAND KNIGHT OF COUNCIL 10 of the Noble Order. Only visitors provided an interlude to our routine and lovely relationship. I appreciate God’s love and kindness in relieving you of the daily pain you went through in your final days. For me, I think you and I have left a good example of how brothers can live in unity, for the next generation to emulate. I bear and shall carry the cross till I close the chapter. BEN! I can only say rest in the LORD. South Volta Marshallan Ambassador, rest in the LORD till we meet in Heaven. Xede Nyuie Akpe na Mawu. 10 DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU

CELEBRATION OF LIFE ChGTririblaudtenrBdyen We are still in a state of shock and disbelief, but the reality is that you, our beloved grandpa, has responded to the blessed call to return to your Maker. Indeed, your departure has drawn us to the understanding of what Apostle Paul said in Philippians 1:21 that “ for me to live is Christ and to die is gain”. Grandpa, you left us with so much emptiness and heaviness in our hearts without saying goodbye and for this reason, we wandered in light and darkness hoping for a last glimpse of you and one last word of advice, but death has deprived us of the opportunity. That notwithstanding, we remain consoled by the firm conviction that you are resting peacefully with the Lord you served with passion. Grandpa Calm words of wisdom to lead and direct... large hands holding small ones to guide and protect. Kind words of comfort and love that shines Bright... warm golden memories that shine like a light. Watching and Caring right from the start.... our grandpa's love comes deep from his heart. DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU 11

CELEBRATION OF LIFE HE WAS A SELF-MADE MAN, A NATURAL LEADER, PRINCIPLED, INDEPENDENT MINDED, STRONG-WILLED, HARDWORKING, GENEROUS TO A FAULT AND VERY METICULOUS. 12 DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU

CELEBRATION OF LIFE TRIBUTE BY NIECES AND NEPHEWS “AND WHEN THE CHIEF SHEPHERD SHALL APPEAR, YE SHALL RECEIVE A CROWN OF GLORY THAT FADETH NOT AWAY” - I PETER 5:4 Though we mourn, we remain comforted. You became the force that pulled nieces, nephews, and the larger family together. Your presence was a yardstick that served to measure our actions and behaviour, You epitomized hard work, responsibility, and discipline. In fact, you were inspirational to us all. Your personality at gatherings influenced our actions and behaviour. Your unwritten code of conduct kept us on a good course in life. We are grateful for your guidance and inspiration. Today we grieve because we miss you. However, we are comforted in giving thanks to God for assuaging the pain you endured on your sick bed. We are consoled by God’s assurance of giving peaceful and perfect rest to the weary, wounded and heavily laden soul. Fare thee well. DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU 13

CELEBRATION OF LIFE TRIBUTE BY DR. EDWARD ABBAH-FOLI “Say not in grief he is no more – but live in thankfulness that he was”. (Hebrew Proverb) It is very difficult or better still impossible to write an accurate account about Dr. Ben Agbenu who has been a brother rather than a friend from October 1961 till he was called to eternity on the 24th of April 2023. As one of the plans of our visionary leader, the late, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, deserving students who had qualified to study medicine were sent to Germany on Scholarship. Independent of each other, we chose to do a post-graduate course in Surgery. Having qualified as surgeons we decided to return to the native land to practice our trade. Again we were both posted to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) where we each served nearly ten years before leaving to set up private clinics, the Sape Agbo Memorial Hospital and Holy Cross Clinic and Maternity respectively. It was all joy anytime we met either in Denu or Accra to check on our how far. We both enjoyed excellent health. Ben went in to undergo surgery for a lumbar spine disorder. He recovered initially but with time he complained of difficulty to stretch the back properly as a result of the surgery, but this was not life-threatening. However, he could no longer practice as a surgeon. He thereafter spent most of his time at home. Gone are the days when we met on Friday evenings with families in the home of one of the friends in the rotational order during the days when “Best Brain” was regularly broadcast on the local television; gone are the days when we met and called ourselves “Master More “and “Kunta Kinte” etc. while sharing a meal prepared by the host in a rotational order. It was all joy until this low back pain set in leading to surgery, which, while correcting a lingering adverse condition, took away all happiness. Dr. Ben Agbenu was a man of quiet disposition, a man of few words, but in each word, one could read virtue. It is sad that he has left the fraternity soo soon. May the good memories of him hold deep in our hearts. “The day thou gavest, Lord is ended. The darkness falls at thy behest: To thee our mourning hymns ascended, Thy praise shall sanctify our rest”. (John Ellerton 1826-93) 14 DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU

CELEBRATION OF LIFE “WHEN A GREAT MAN DIES, FOR YEARS THE LIGHT HE LEAVES BEHIND HIM, LIES ON THE PATHS OF MEN.” DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU 15

CELEBRATION OF LIFE TRIBUTE BY ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CA3T-HTOOWLICNC, DHEUNRUCH. “So, we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body, we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord” - 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 The late Dr. Ben Agbenu was baptized his health conditions could no longer permit and confirmed into the Catholic faith him to be physically present. during his As a medical officer, together with his staff, pre-secondary school days at the St. he occasionally organized health screening Anthony of Padua Catholic Church exercises for the church He positively Three-Town Denu. As a non-resident native, he responded to invitations to give health talks to contributed willingly when he was called upon. parishioners on topical health issues. On his return to establish his medical centre at home, he became very active in all activities Doctor’s fervent wish was to help roof the of the church. He was present at all church ongoing “C” block project in the church yard. celebrations until old age and ill health could He made his intention known officially when no longer permit him. He contributed his quota he was asked to chair an open day forum tremendously to the social and developmental celebrated by the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic growth of the church. The made a donation of Basic School to raise funds for the said project. ten (10) pews to Rev, Fr. William Techie when However, this dream could not materialize the new parish church was built. He assisted until his death. the church during harvests and other fund- raising activities whenever the opportunity “I know for certain that we never lose the arose. people we love, even to death, They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision He was passionate and committed to the we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint upbringing of the youth. For the parish youth in our memories, We find comfort in knowing to have effective fun in all social gatherings of that our lives have been enriched by having the church, he bought brass band instruments shared their love’” Leo Buscaglia. and all necessary accessories to be used by the parish’s Sacred Heart Junior Council and Court Dr. Ben Agbenu, you fought a good fight and No. 7J. finished your race of life. May the Good Dr. Ben Agbenu was one of the regular Lord grant you peace and perfect rest. contributors to the church. He was an outstanding supporter of the Keta-Akatsi Rest well. Diocesan Annual Homecoming Festival to raise funds for identified projects in the diocese. Dzudzor le nutifafa me. He availed himself of such programmes until Xede nyuie. 16 DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU

CELEBRATION OF LIFE TRIBUTE BY THE ANGELIC CHOIR “And I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord henceforth: Verily, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works follow them.” Revelation l4:13 It is very hard to come to terms with the fact that our It became a subject of discussion and gossip for some loving and charitable patron Dr. Ben Agbenu is no parishioners any time we wore the robes. more. He is gone never to be seen anymore but, only by faith, on the resurrection morning. However, it took the personal commitment, dedication and love for the Angelic Choir for Doctor to query why we A great oak tree has fallen and the Angelic Choir is should be wearing such worn-out robes in our Eucharistic hard hit and devasted. In 2020 and 2021, we Celebrations. The rest is history. lost two of our committed and dedicated patrons, the late In two or three months, Doctor handed us 52 sets of new robes Andrew Seth Yao Nukpe and Dr. Andre Kofi Badohu, who in the same colours of red and yellow which were dedicated were pioneer patrons impacted the Angelic Choir greatly. in his presence on 28th November 2010 alongside another new set in golden colours, donated through contributions of Today, we are about to lay to rest another of such patrons, in other Patrons. the person of Dr. Ben Agbenu. Doctor, as we mourn you today, we also celebrate your Doctor, as we affectionately called him, was a silent admirer life for your deep personal commitment to the welfare of the Angelic Choir since its formation in 1985. During one and development of the Choir. We will forever cherish the of our programs for membership drive for patrons for the times we spent together with you during your occasional Choir, we approached him and he disclosed to us that he engagements with us. As you exit the doors of this mortal admired the Choir so much, but for personal reasons, he did earth to the beautiful gates of Paradise, may your journey not want to openly associate with the Choir. “However, as you be smooth, may the Angels carry you through and may have approached me today, I will do everything to support the saints and heavenly hosts, Cherubim and Seraphim, the Choir,” he stated. Since then, he had never reneged on his welcome you with beautiful, soothing and sweet melodies. words. He had proven to be a faithful and committed patron to the Choir. In the words of Shakespeare, the world is a stage: surely, Doctor, you have played your part to God and mankind and Before we left his residence, then at his hospital, that same day, it is time to exit the stage for good, we bid you farewell though he donated to us his personal tabletop Yamaha keyboard, reluctantly with the lyrics of the songwriter Dr. Horatius which we desperately needed. This, to us, revealed that Bonar of Edinburgh. Doctor was fully poised to support the Choir in all aspects. “Fading away like the stars of the morning. Doctor’s deep sense of passion and appreciation for music Losing their light in the glorious sun-- especially sacred music is unquestionable. Until his health Thus, would we pass from the earth and its toiling. started failing, Doctor would occasionally invite the Choir to Only remembered by what we have done.... “ perform at his residence so he could assess our performance. In his usual critique of our renditions, he would point out the Doctor, members and generations of the Angelic Choir will weaknesses in each part and offer possible strategies for indeed remember you for what you better performance, at the end of it all, he would provide us have done for the welfare, growth and development of the with sumptuous refreshments; that normally boosted the Choir. morale of the Choir. May you find everlasting peace in the arms of our Maker. Well Doctor, your name will go down the annals of the Choir for done. generations as one of the notable and biggest benefactors of the Angelic Choir. Rest well, Doctor. Nadzudzor le nutifafa me. The Angelic Choir had its first set of choir robes in red and yellow colours dedicated on 27th October, 1990 through DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU 17 the benevolence of the then parish priest, Rev. Fr. G. Hebben (S.M.A). The robes remained the official garment of the Choir for twenty good years. One could imagine wearing a uniform for twenty years! The robes became tattered and worn out yet we wore them in worship.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE TRIBUTE BY COUNCIL NO.10,ACCRA OF THE NOBLE ORDER OFTHE KNIGHTS OF MARSHALL “For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” 2 Corinthians 5:1 In loving memory of our dear Sir Kt. Bro. Dr Knight of Council No. 10 in the period of 1995- Benjamin Kodzo Agbenu, who departed 1996, Organist and Chairman of the Health this earthly realm on Monday, April 24th, Committee throughout the years. 2023. Council No.10, Accra, of the Noble Order of the Knights of Marshall, together Today, we mourn the loss of a remarkable with the Component Councils and Courts of individual, a dear friend, and a valued the Noble Order in the Greater Accra Region, colleague—a true embodiment of a Marshallan present this tribute. Knight. It has been said that “Where a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful As Christians, we hold the belief that Christ’s memories.” We shall cherish and hold tightly triumph over sin and death assures us of a onto our memories of Sir Kt. Bro. Benjamin future life filled with everlasting glory, where Agbenu, knowing that he touched our lives in death will no longer exist. It is with this countless vibrant and positive ways. comforting belief that we console ourselves, knowing that our late brother, Sir Kt. Bro. If each of us were asked why we held him in Benjamin Agbenu, has embarked on a journey such high regard, we would provide a million towards a richer and immortal existence, while answers, all of them true. He impacted us all his mortal remains lie peacefully before us. uniquely, leaving an indelible mark on our hearts. Sir Knight, you will be deeply missed by Sir Kt. Bro. Benjamin Agbenu was initiated many but never forgotten by those fortunate into Council No.10, Accra, of the Noble Order enough to have known you. of the Knights of Marshall on Saturday,19th November 1986 as a full Marshallan Knight, Council No.10 and the Noble Order of the along with several other candidates. He proved Knights and Ladies of Marshall, Sir Kt. Bro. to be an active member and a steadfast pillar Benjamin Agbenu, bid you a heartfelt farewell. of Council No.10 and the Noble Order, serving You shall forever remain in our thoughts and in various capacities such as the 36th Grand prayers. 18 DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU

CELEBRATION OF LIFE TRIBUTE BY NPP KETU SOUTH \"A good Reputation is better than Expensive Perfume: and the day you die is better than the day you are born. It is better to go to a home where there is mourning than the one where there is a party, because the living should always remind themselves that death awaits all of us\".Ecclesiastes 7:1-2. Death has struck again and has hit the You treated all of us with equal love and care entire membership of NPP in Ketu through your insightful pieces of advice. You South and Ghana so hard that we always urged every party member who visited cannot understand the blow. But in you to work hard on our membership in Ketu our unceasing tears and grief it is South. only God who can comfort the broken hearted. Dr. you were a strong pillar and fortress of our party It is with mixed feelings we perform this and your achievements were immeasurable. Who unpleasant duty of reading a tribute in memory of do we lean on going forward? a gallant Patriot of our great Party NPP. Oh death! What have you done to the NPP Family? The late Dr Ben Agbenu became an active member of the New Patriotic Party in the year Why did you break into the treasure room of the 1996 through the beck and call of Mr Herman NPP and make away with our most valuable asset? Seshie, Hon. Tommy Amematekpor and Uncle Our spirit is down with no signs of restoration. Obed Okudzeto all of blessed memories. Dr. your death has left a vacuum on the minds and His love, loyalty, hearts of everyone in the commitment and dint NPP fraternity. of hardwork towards the NPP endeared him Dr. The NPP and the to the rank and file of indigenes of Ketu the party culminating South appreciate the his appointment as enormous benefits from the Chairman of the your establishment of Constituency finance Sape Agbo Memorial committee of the party Hospital. The free medical in 2000. Your were very screening and treatment diligent and truthful in we enjoyed from your all your dealings as a facility was not in vain and chairman. As a result of your good work, you were it is in this vein the entire appointed as a Volta Regional Finance Committee membership of NPP takes consolation in the Member in the year 2004. Whilst serving as words of God in Revelations 21:4 which says: regional fnance committee member, you were strict and open in your financial engagements \"And God shall wipe away all the tears from their and helped the party to mobilise financial and eyes and there shall be no more death, neither material resources during major party activities. sorrow nor crying , neither shall there be any more We vividly remember the financial supports you pain for the former things have passed away\" gave our various Parliamentary Candidates in the past general elections and your footprints are Dr. rest peacefully in the bossom of your Maker. there for all and sundry to see. Long live NPP Ketu South Dr. throughout our engagements with you whilst alive, you never discriminated against any party Long live Ghana. member including our past and present leaders. Thank you. DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU 19

CELEBRATION OF LIFE TRIBUTE BY MEMBERS OF THE ALL STARS CLUB We, members of the ALL STARS CLUB of Ghana, are gathered here this morning to mourn the demise of our colleague and friend – Dr Ben Kodzo Agbenu, whose untimely departure on that fateful 24th April, 2023 night left us with hearts full of sorrow, and minds hollow with deep sense of loss. Dr Ben Agbenu was an impressive gentleman whose general disposition towards us was marked by his spirit of generosity and courtesy. On account of his high sense of responsibility and reliability, twenty years ago, we unanimously elected him as our chairman. After eight years of meritorious service, Dr Ben Agbenu left the ALL STARS CLUB with an enduring Constitution, a reliable Standing Operating Procedures, abiding Guiding Principles and with members who are knowledgeable, serviceable and confident. We shall continue to meet and share ideas for our national honor. Dr Ben Kodzo Agbenu - Rest in Peace. 20 DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU

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CELEBRATION OF LIFE HYMNS 314. Nɔ Ŋudzɔ Nàdo Gbe Ɖa nyemekpɔ nɔƒe o. 8. Mawu, wòenyeamesi wɔm 1. Nɔ ŋudzɔ nàdo gbe ɖa, nawò ŋ’tɔ ɖokuiwò; kple veviedodo fũ, 2. Nɔƒe nyuiwo meɖoa ’tɔ̃ ɖo eya ta wɔ be nye luʋɔ ’labena xexe sia la, le ŋ’tikɔkɔe me; nanye tɔwò tegbe. menye mía nɔƒe o. I’agbeɖuɖu siawo me hã, 134. Miedo Gbe Na Wò, Yesu Mɔzɔlawo ko míenye, nyemekpɔ dzudzɔ o. le mɔzɔzɔ dzi tẽe; Nyui le mía ’gbeŋkekewo me, 3. Gakpɔkpɔ kple eƒe dzidzɔ, 1. Miedo gbe na wò, Yesu nyui yina ɖe Mawu gbɔ. kple ŋusẽ wonyo tã; le sakramento gã sia me. gake sika menye nu si Wòe nye míaƒe luʋɔnyila 2. Nɔ mɔkpɔkpɔ me hã ɖaa, woatsɔ sɔ kpliwò o. kpakple mía ŋ’tifafanala. na wò ŋkeke mamlɛ; Miekafu wò, Yesu, si atu wò le vo me, 4. Anyigba dzi ŋkɔ gã xɔxɔ, mía’ƒetɔ kple Mawu, ne èɖe ŋu ɖi ko. ɖi nu xɔasi gã ’ɖe; //: si lɔ̃na be yeanɔ ’Ya ta ’kristotɔ, dzra ɖo ɖe esia hã ate ŋu nam míaƒe dzi me tegbe. :// na ʋɔnudɔdrɔ̃ mamlɛa xɔxɔ vavã la hã? 2. Mienɔ klo dzi, sẽ mía Ɖela, si woatsɔ ɖo ŋkuwòme, 5. Anyigba dzi dzidzɔkpɔkpɔ si tsɔ eɖokui ɤla ɖe mí. le Mawu fiazi ŋgɔ. nye nye dzi ƒe dzodzro; Miva be míaɖe kuku nɛ ke sẽ kple sẽ nyedzi xaa nu ɖe míaƒe vodadawo ta 3. Nɔ ŋugbledede dzi ɖaa, le dzodzro sia ŋuti Miekafu wò, Yesu, esi zã le dodom. mía’ƒetɔ kple Mawu, Nyae be wò nuwuwu hã, 6. Ɖekakpui me ƒe lãmesẽ //: si lɔñ a be yeanɔ le tetuwòm vavã. doa dzidzɔ nam geɖe; míaƒe dzi me tegbe. :// Wɔna ɖeke meli o, ke esia hã ƒua du yina sitsoƒe hã meli o; abe yaƒoƒo ko. 3. Mieda kpe na wò, Aƒetɔ, ke dɔwɔwɔ nyuiwo ko ’labena wòe nye mía Ɖela, akplɔ wò yi dziƒo. 7. Anyigba wɔ etɔsinu Wò, nu nyuiwo katã dzɔƒe, 287. Meva Gbɔwò, O Nyemawu hena nye dzidzeme nàna míakpɔ mía de kɔkɔe. 1. Meva gbɔwò, o nye Mawu, gake dzidzɔ vavã ya la Miekafu wò, Yesu, nyemagatra mɔ o; le nye Mawu ko gbɔ. mía’ƒetɔ kple Mawu, metsa godoo le xexea me, //: si lɔñ a be yeanɔ míaƒe dzi me tegbe. :// 24 DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU

CELEBRATION OF LIFE HYMNS 135. Yesu Meɖe Kuku Na Wò Nu siwo nèna mí be //: Yesu, gbɔwò míanɔ ɖayi, 1. Yesu meɖe kuku na wò, yeado ŋusẽ mí, va, o Yesu, va gbɔnye n’wonɔ mía gbɔ, gbɔwò ye nye mía nɔƒe:// nye luʋɔ ƒe xɔlɔ̃ nyuitɔ. ado dzidzɔ na mí tegbe. // : Yesu, Yesu, va gbɔnye :// 310. Ẽ, Dziƒo Nye Fetu Si 3. Ame si na agbe mí la, Luʋɔnye Laxɔ 2. Yesu, Yesu, wòe le dzronyem ye le afii. ; El’akpɔnɔ ƒe dzedzeme 1. Ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu si luʋɔnye le mía dome. laxɔ. nàwɔ nye dzi nɔwòƒe. Nu siwo nèna mí be Gbɔwò ko ŋutifafa le yeado ŋusẽ mí, Paradisodzidzɔ nye // : Yesu, Yesu, va gbɔnye. :// n’wonɔ mía gbɔ, fukpekpefetu. ado dzidzɔ na mí tegbe. 3. Ne wò, Yesu le nye dzi me, 115. Wòe Ɖi Va Anyigba La Dzi / /: Dziƒoe, dziƒoe, ẽ, dziƒo nye mahiã naneke o. 1. Wòe ɖi va anyigba la dzi nye fetu. :// Wò lɔlɔ̃ kple gbɔnyenɔnɔ bena mìayi ɖe dziƒo, //: ye nye nye dzidzɔ gãtɔ. :// ‘ye nèdi be yeanɔ mía gbɔ, 2. Ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu luʋɔnye, bu be míagabu ɖe ye o. ’sia ŋu. 129. Aƒetɔ Yesu Lɔlɔ̃tɔ //: Yesu, wòe nye dɔmenyotɔ, 1. Aƒetɔ Yesu lɔlɔt̃ ɔ, amegbetɔwo Xɔla. :// Tsri ’nyigba dzi nuwo, nàxɔ èlɔm̃ geɖe. fiakuku sia. Wò ŋutilã kple ʋu kɔkɔe ye nètsɔ nam. //: Dziƒoe, dziƒoe, ẽ dziƒo nye Nu siwo nèna mí be fetu. :// yeado ŋusẽ mí, n’wonɔ mía gbɔ, 3. Ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu, ne fu ɖe to ado dzidzɔ na mí tegbe. ɖe wò. 2. Aƒetɔ, va nàva nye dzi me, Wu wò mo ɖe dziƒo, àkpɔ ’ye nànyim dzro. dziɖuŋusẽ. ŋuwòe medo dzi ɖo tegbe melɔ̃ wò ŋ’tɔ. / /:Dziƒoe, dziƒoe, ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu. :// 2. Yesu, nufiala tso dziƒo, 4. Ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu, mesesẽ wòe le mía gbɔ fia nu mí woaxɔ o. Toɖoɖo kple dɔmenyonyo. ye míasrɔ̃ l’altaro gbɔ. ’Me si te kpɔ ɖua dzi; do dzi //: Dzi kɔkɔe hã nanɔ mía ’si ɖe Mawu ŋu. hafi míadze Yesu ŋu:// 3. Yesu, Yesu dɔmenyotɔ, //: Dziƒoe, dziƒoe, ẽ, dziƒo èle mía gbɔ nyina mí. nye fetu. :// Luʋɔwo ƒe dɔyɔla nyui ye nènye na mí katã. 5. Ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu – fuwo lawu nu kpuie. Megagbɔdzɔ o he, ke boŋ nàku kutri. DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU 25

CELEBRATION OF LIFE HYMNS //: Dziƒoe, dziƒoe, ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu. ’labena wolɔ̃nɛ kpakple dzi blibo, :// ’ye wole ɤli dom, le kuku ɖem be: Nàkpe ɖe mía ŋu be míayi dziƒo. 6. Ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu, xɔse me míakpɔe le. 4. Nànɔ gbe dom ɖa ɖe wo ta ɖayi. Wole nu sia ƒe akpe da ge na wò. Dzidodo kɔa mɔ la, eye lɔlɔ̃ ɖua dzi. Ne woyi dziƒo le Mawu gbɔ la, //: Dziƒoe, dziƒoe, ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu. woakpe ɖe ŋuwò be wò hã nàyi. 67. Ŋutikɔkɔe Na Fia Si Fɔ Ɖ’agbe :// 1. Ŋutikɔkɔe na Fia si fɔ ɖ’agbe ; 7. Ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu – si ƒo nu sia nu ta. Eɖu ku dzi fifia heyi mavɔ me. Tsɔ xexemenuwo, sa vɔe ɖe dziƒo ta. Dziƒodɔlawo va mli yɔdokpe la, //: Dziƒoe, dziƒoe, ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu. ɖe Aƒetɔ Yesu ƒe mlɔƒe ɖe go. Refrain: :// Ŋutikɔkɔe na Fia si fɔ ɖ’agbe; eɖu ku dzi fifia heyi mavɔ me. 8. Ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu, si míaxɔ to ku me. Ye míanɔ Mawu gbɔ – tsɔ yi 2. Yesu si tsi tre gbɔna mía kpe ge, yae ɖe kuvɔvɔ̃ kple viviti ɖa. mavɔmavɔ Kristoha blibo la nedzi kafuha, //: Dziƒoe, dziƒoe, ẽ, dziƒo nye fetu. Elabena Yesu Xɔla le agbe. å :// 3. Miexɔ dziwò se, ŋutikɔkɔe Fia, 302. Đo Ŋu Nɔviwò Siwo Le Yɔme Wò si nye míaƒ’agbe kpakple 1. Ɖo ŋu nɔviwò siwo le yɔme Woyɔ wo yi ɖe Aƒetɔ ƒe ŋkume kpeɖeŋu, Wodrɔ̃ ʋɔnu wo, wotso ’fia na wo Wɔ mí dziɖulawo kple wò lɔlɔ̃ gã; Ke ʋɔnudrɔl̃ ae nye Mawu kɔkɔe. Na ne míatso Yordan yi mía de 2. Ɖi aɖeke mayi dziƒo akpɔ o; dziƒo. ’me ka ŋ’tie lakɔ I’Aƒetɔ ƒe ŋkume? Ŋutiklɔdzo me ye wokɔna le; fukpekpe wotsɔ wɔna ’kɔfadɔ. 3. Wodina ŋ’tɔ be yewoakpɔ Mawu, 26 DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU

CELEBRATION OF LIFE “In this journey, goodbye is just a pause. The ones we love are never far from our hearts.” DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU 27

APPRECIATION The children and the entire family of the late DR. BEN KODZO AGBENU wish to express our sincere and profound gratitude to all those who have in diverse ways supported and mourned with us during the passing of our beloved. May God Richly Bless You DESIGN & PRINTED +233 244 384 770 +228 975 152 24