Osei Kwame Despite Moved to Tears As Samuel Aboagye’s Wife Delivers Painful Tribute
- Ghanaian businessman Osei Kwame Despite was moved to tears during an emotional tribute at the state funeral held for Ghana's helicopter crash victims
- Samuel Aboagye's wife, Abigail Salami, wept bitterly as her final tribute to her husband was read on her behalf, leaving Despite deeply moved
- Aboagye and seven other Ghanaians were killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday, August 6, while en route to Obuasi for a mining conference
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Billionaire Ghanaian businessman Osei Kwame Despite was moved to tears as late politician Samuel Aboagye’s wife delivered a painful tribute to her late spouse.
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Samuel Aboagye, a former National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate in Obuasi East, was killed during the tragic helicopter crash near Obuasi on August 6.
Aboagye and seven other people were headed to Obuasi on a Ghana Armed Forces Z-9 helicopter when they crashed into the Sikaman Forest in the Adansi Afuokrom District of the Ashanti Region.
The crash killed all eight people aboard – five civilians and three military crew.
Samuel Aboagye’s death devastated his family, with his wife and two children hit particularly hard.
A state funeral was organised for all eight fallen souls, as they had died in the service of the country.
Samuel Aboagye's wife delivers touching tribute
During the funeral, Samuel Aboagye’s wife delivered a teary tribute to him, remembering his final messages to her.
She recalled one message sent to her on her birthday on August 1 in which he declared his undying love for her.
"Happy birthday, my love. You're not only my wife but my best friend. The greatest blessing in my life. I thank God every day for you. I look forward to creating more beautiful memories together. Enjoy your day. I love you forever." the message read.
Salami also shared the last message Aboagye sent her the day of the crash, once again declaring his love for her.
"Take care, babe. I love you." the message read.
The video of Samuel Aboagye's wife's tribute is below.
Despite moved during Aboagye's widow's tribute
As the tribute was read on her behalf, Abigail Salami broke down completely into tears as she struggled to handle the loss.
Billionaire Osei Kwame Despite, who was seated at the funeral grounds, was also seen struggling to control his emotions.
In a brief moment of the camera on his face, Despite was moved to tears as he contemplated the pain of the widow.
The Instagram video is below.
Samuel Aboagye's daughter's weep during tribute
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Samuel Aboagye's daughters mourned him during the state funeral held for the eight fallen heroes on Friday, August 15.
Aboagye's eldest daughter broke down in tears as she shared an emotional tribute remembering their fondest times together with their late father and his dedication towards making his daughters happy no matter the circumstances.
Social media users shared heartbreaking reactions to the video of the tears shed by the late politician's daughters during his funeral.
Source: YEN.com.gh
