National Executives of Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) have extended their condolence to the family of the former President of Ghana Journalist Associatiom (GJA), Mr. Okyenhenba Fraser Alexander Eugene Adiepena Yaw Boakye Nkyira, whose death occurred on Monday, June 1, 2015 while receiving treatment at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra.

Accordingly, the Association expressed its condolence to the bereaved family of the late Mr. Boakye Nkyira, affectionately called Yaw Fraser, who, most of media practitioners saw as their father and mentor.

Mr. Boakye Nkyira was elected three consecutive times as the President of GJA since 1969 and worked as the former Editor of The New Times Corporation, formerly known as Ghanaian Times and the Editor of defunct The Star newspaper.

On hand to receive a 20-member delegation from Kyebi in the Eastern region led by Ayoko Abusuapanin, Etwieba Kawme Danquah Ofori-Atta were the President of the Association, Mr. Roland Affail Monney, a former President of GJA who is currently a coordinator of the Ghana Media Standards Improvement Project and Chairperson of the Editors Forum, Ghana, Ms. Ajoa K. V. Yeboah-Afari, Mr. Bright Blewu, former  General Secretary, GJA and, Mr. Edward Ameyibor, former GJA president who received the delegation on behalf of GJA.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Monney said members of the GJA shared the pain of the bereaved family because the late Yaw Boakye Nkyira served the Association diligently for many years and most journalists adored him.

“The late Yaw Boakye Nkyira who was the former Abontendom hene and Ayoko hene of Akyem Akakom is generally referred to as our father considering the good services he provided not only to the GJA but individual members,” Mr. Monney added, and assured the bereaved family of the Association’s participation in the funeral which is slated for Friday, October 2, 2015 in Kyebi.

He pointed out that, the late Yaw Boakye Nkyira gave the activities of the Association a clear sense of focus and direction and was always there to remedy any unfortunate situation to ensure that there was an atmosphere of cordiality between media practitioners and institutions as well as individuals.

For his part, Mr. Ameyibor described the late Yaw Boakye Nkyira as a “down to earth” person who  won the heart of majority of media practitioners in the country.

“It is our hope that the ever merciful God gives late Yaw Boakye Nkyira an eternal rest and a better place to rest in his bosom. In these trying times, we, members of the national executive of Ghana Journalists Association, would like to urge the bereaved family to take solace in God and to seek His comfort,” he said.

The late Yaw Boakye Nkyira, 81, died on Monday, June 1, 2015 while receiving treatment at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra and would be buried on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at Kyebi.